Houthis push towards Aden, advance to within 60km of city

Yemen’s Houthis have advanced to within about 60 kilometres of Aden, the interim seat of the internationally recognised government, military and government sources told media.

Four military sources from government forces and two government officials told media that the Houthis had seized control of the Al-Maqatirah and Al-Madaribah districts and were advancing towards Aden.

The sources said the fighters had reached Al-Kharaz camp in Al-Madaribah district, about 60 kilometres from the city. –Agencies