Yemen war – level 1

Yemen war

21-09-2026 07:00

The war in Yemen is getting very bad. Houthi fighters are attacking government soldiers in the desert. Videos show burning trucks, big guns, and explosions.

Houthi forces say that they are winning the fight. The Saudi-backed government is using planes to attack Houthi soldiers from the sky. Because of the dangerous fighting, many families must run away from their homes. People walk at night with no food, no water, and no money.

Now, many mothers, fathers, and children live in small tents in camps. They need help because the war is starting in new places.

Difficult words: explosion (when a bomb goes off with a loud noise), backed (when a person or group helps someone else with money or things), tent (a shelter made of cloth which people often use for camping).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What do videos of the fighting show?

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