Taiz, July 01, 2019, SPA -- The Yemeni national army forces today, made strategic progress in the Mawiya district northeast of Taiz province, southwest of Yemen. The military forces were able to take control of Shuqan Junction, Al-Madina and Tasan locations, and Al-Farasha Mountain as well as the mountain hills overlooking the Huwaida village in the Mawiya district. The National army forces continue to advance amid setbacks in the ranks of the Iranian-backed Houthi militia. The clashes resulted in the killing and injuries of the Houthi militia's men, while the army captured 15 of the militia's elements. --SPA 22:33 LOCAL TIME 19:33 GMT 0036 www.spa.gov.sa/w1129530