Military sources reported that Houthi forces have pushed to within 80 kilometers (50 miles) of Aden, marking the closest the group has come to the southern port city since being forced out in 2015. The offensive followed the capture of the entire Al-Maqatirah district in Lahij Governorate, giving rebel fighters elevated terrain overlooking critical transit and supply routes connecting Taiz to Aden. Clashes erupted around a military camp at the entrance to the Tur al-Bahah district, forcing government troops and allied forces to retreat under heavy pressure. The ground push coincides with a broader intensification of hostilities across Yemen, including recent Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting regional infrastructure and coalition forces. The collapsing front lines threaten to tighten sieges around key urban centers, heightening risks for civilian populations and compounding the humanitarian crisis across southern Yemen.

Full report : Yemen’s Houthi Forces Push Within 80 Kilometers of Aden in Closest Advance Since 2015.