Sanaa, Oct. 22 -- Yemen's army launched airstrikes against Houthi missile launchers, weapons depots and military installations in Taiz province on Thursday, state television reported, as fighting intensifies and the United Nations warns of a growing displacement crisis.

Yemen Satellite Channel said the strikes targeted several Houthi positions in the western, southern and eastern parts of the southwestern province, including radar systems, military communications equipment and weapons storage facilities.

The attacks come amid an intensifying government offensive to retake territory held by the Houthis, who control much of northern and western Yemen.

Government forces have reported hundreds of operations against Houthi positions in recent...