Aden, Dhu-AlHijjah 19, 1439, August 30, 2018, SPA -- The Yemeni army made new advances western Taiz as it tightened its grip on a series of mountains south of Al-Kad-ha mountain, it was announced here today. A military source told September Net, an online affiliate of the Ministry of Defense, that fierce battles took place against Houthi militias at Al-Wazeyah zone, behind Al-Kad-ha mountain, sustaining them great losses in soul and property. The giants brigade of the Yemeni army was able to control Al-Tibab, Al-Shohada, Al-Gahra, and Al-Miaiqem series, located in the southern parts of Al-Kad-ha mountain and overlooking Al-Gheel valley from the north, the source added. --SPA 22:09 LOCAL TIME 19:09 GMT 0028 www.spa.gov.sa/w741898