Almotamar Net - The army and popular forces repelled an attempt of mercenaries to infiltrate toward Hifan district of Taiz province, a military official said on Monday.

The operation caused heavy casualties upon the mercenaries in Sabwan and al-Sawda hilltop areas in the district.

Meanwhile, the artillery units of the national forces shelled gatherings of the mercenaries in Jarah area in Usifarah.

Separately, five of the mercenaries were killed in Bir Basha area and Salah area by the army forces, also in Taiz, the official added.