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Pro-government fighters firing towards a position held by the Houthis, near Mount al-Midan, in Taiz province (west Yemen), on Oct, 26, 2026. (Credit: Ahmad al-Basha/AFP) Add as preferred on Google Houthi rebels have advanced to 80 kilometers from Aden, the main stronghold and provisional capital of the internationally recognized Yemeni government, four military sources told Reuters on Monday. This marks their most significant push toward the city since 2015, when they briefly entered before being driven out at the start of the Yemen war.According to these sources, the Houthis have seized the mountainous district of al-Maqatirah, overlooking the main road linking Aden to Taiz, the country’s third-largest city, which has been under siege since early October. This advance has forced government forces to withdraw to Tour al-Baha, 80 kilometers from Aden, where fighting continued on Monday around a military camp.This progress follows an offensive launched in September, during which the Houthis captured several territories along... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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