Yemen's Houthis 60km away from Aden city: military, govt sources to AFP

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

Four military sources within government forces and two government sources told AFP the Houthis seized control of the Al-Maqatirah and Al-Madaribah districts and were advancing towards Aden, adding that they were now positioned at the Al-Kharaz camp in Al-Madaribah, 60km from the city.

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