Yemen's Houthis advance to within 60 kilometres of Aden, military sources say
Summary
Houthi forces advanced to about 60 kilometres from Aden, the interim seat of Yemen’s internationally recognised government, and seized districts in Lahj province, according to military and government sources. The government withdrew its remaining forces from areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and redeployed them to reinforce Aden and nearby provinces.Key Facts
- Houthi forces were reported positioned at Al-Kharaz camp, about 60 kilometres from Aden.
- Four military sources and two government sources said the Houthis had seized Al-Maqatirah and Al-Madaribah districts.
- The government said it had completed the withdrawal of its forces from areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- The government said it was redeploying troops to reinforce areas where needed, with Aden and nearby provinces as priorities.
- Government officials said Houthi forces had also taken strategic positions in Maqatera and large parts of Al-Madhariba and Al-Arah.
- Government military sources said a Houthi assault on October 15 targeted the presidential palace in Aden and killed four people.
- The Houthis previously made an unsuccessful attempt to seize Aden in 2015.
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