Aden, Ramadan 15, 1438, Jun 10, 2017, SPA -- Yemeni army made today a significant progress in its ongoing battles against Al-Houthi militias and pro-forces of the deposed Saleh in Taiz. According to the official spokesman of the National Army in Taiz Mansour Al-Hassani, the army launched a military operation in the western and southern directions of Taiz and took control of important positions from the coupists. He also said that "The army forces have inflicted heavy losses on Al-Houthi equipment and lives, and forced them to retreat and withdraw" stressing that the military operation and progress are continuing. --SPA 13:26 LOCAL TIME 10:26 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w424963