Yemen's battle of Marib at turning point - in pictures

  • Fighters loyal to Yemen's government on the front line facing Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the country's north-eastern province of Marib on September 27. All photos: AFP
    Fighters loyal to Yemen's government on the front line facing Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the country's north-eastern province of Marib on September 27. All photos: AFP
  • Fighting has intensified and the death toll has mounted in recent weeks, military sources say.
    Fighting has intensified and the death toll has mounted in recent weeks, military sources say.
  • Fighters loyal to Yemen's government perform a traditional dance at a position near the front line facing Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Marib.
    Fighters loyal to Yemen's government perform a traditional dance at a position near the front line facing Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Marib.
  • Smoke billows during clashes between forces loyal to Yemen's government and Houthi rebel fighters in Marib.
    Smoke billows during clashes between forces loyal to Yemen's government and Houthi rebel fighters in Marib.
  • A pro-government fighter fires at positions held by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in clashes for the strategic city of Marib.
    A pro-government fighter fires at positions held by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in clashes for the strategic city of Marib.