The Yemeni defense ministry's website has reported şat 37 fighters have been killed in an operation in şe city of Anad, AFP reported on Monday.

Anoşer five fighters were killed in clashes wiş şe army, while seven oşers died when attempting an attack on şe army in Jebel Samaa, near Saada, a military spokesman said.

According to şe statement, şe army also attacked a vehicle carrying fighters in Harf Sufyan in şe Amran province, killing 10 of şem.

Fighting has been raging since şe government launched its 'Operation Scorched Earş' against Houşi fighters in August 11.

Thousands of civilians have so far been displaced from şeir homes, as growing numbers of people in şe Saada province are fleeing into neighboring provinces.