Yemeni government forces backed by the Saudi-led coalition have made inroads into the Houthis' northern stronghold , building on a key victory earlier on Thursday against the Iran-backed rebels.
The army's Border Guards and Al Fatah brigades captured advanced positions in Al Boqaa area of Saada province, killing eight rebel fighters and capturing 15 others, the state news agency Wam reported, citing a coalition source.
Backed by coalition aircraft, the army captured a number of strategic positions from the Houthis, including Tiba Al Ism Camp, and secured the Al Boqaa-Al Yatma road, the source said.
The troops also seized heavy, medium and light ammunition, including land mines, communication devices and military documents from the rebels.
It was the second major gain for government forces since the Houthis killed former president Ali Abdullah Saleh on Monday. Saleh, who had made common cause with the Houthis after they captured the capital Sanaa in 2014, switched sides in an announcement last week that triggered heavy fighting between his forces and their former rebel allies.
Earlier on Thursday, pro-government and coalition forces captured Al Khoukha district in the coastal province of Hodeidah after heavy overnight fighting. The area lies between the government-held Mokha port and rebel-held Hodeidah port to the north along Yemen's Red Sea coast.
The victory marks a key advance for government forces in their campaign to retake Hodeidah port, which the coalition accuses the Houthis of using to smuggle in weapons.
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Why does a queen bee feast only on royal jelly?
Some facts about bees:
The queen bee eats only royal jelly, an extraordinary food created by worker bees so she lives much longer
The life cycle of a worker bee is from 40-60 days
A queen bee lives for 3-5 years
This allows her to lay millions of eggs and allows the continuity of the bee colony
About 20,000 honey bees and one queen populate each hive
Honey is packed with vital vitamins, minerals, enzymes, water and anti-oxidants.
Apart from honey, five other products are royal jelly, the special food bees feed their queen
Pollen is their protein source, a super food that is nutritious, rich in amino acids
Beewax is used to construct the combs. Due to its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial elements, it is used in skin treatments
Propolis, a resin-like material produced by bees is used to make hives. It has natural antibiotic qualities so works to sterilize hive, protects from disease, keeps their home free from germs. Also used to treat sores, infection, warts
Bee venom is used by bees to protect themselves. Has anti-inflammatory properties, sometimes used to relieve conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, nerve and muscle pain
Honey, royal jelly, pollen have health enhancing qualities
The other three products are used for therapeutic purposes
Is beekeeping dangerous?
As long as you deal with bees gently, you will be safe, says Mohammed Al Najeh, who has worked with bees since he was a boy.
“The biggest mistake people make is they panic when they see a bee. They are small but smart creatures. If you move your hand quickly to hit the bees, this is an aggressive action and bees will defend themselves. They can sense the adrenalin in our body. But if we are calm, they are move away.”
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