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It does not appear that the battle for Taiz will be decided this October. The besieged PLC forces continue to control the Jabal Sabr mountain range, from where they can easily defend themselves against Ansarallah’s attacks, which Ansarallah is struggling to repel. On the other hand, urban combat is fierce, and Sanaa forces must fight house-to-house in a city with high urban density and a large population (it is the third-most populous city in the country). The siege will eventually wear down the besieged forces both materially and morally, but it will also have a profound impact on the civilian population as the siege drags on. The best outcome would be a negotiated surrender, which has been under discussion for weeks, with some limited gains but no significant progress.🇾🇪