30 Houthis killed in fighting with gov't forces in central Yemen

At least 30 Houthi rebels were killed on Saturday in fighting with the government forces in Yemen's central province of Marib, a government military officer told, Trend reports citing Xinhua.
Dozens from both warring sides were wounded in the fighting in the district of Sirwah in the northwest of Marib, the source said on condition of anonymity.
Meanwhile, Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani tweeted that the government forces recaptured several strategic areas in Sirwah after defeating the Houthi militia.
The Houthi group has made no comment yet. It has been trying to storm the oil-rich Marib, which is under control of the government.
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