Reuters: Yemen's Houthi militia poised to take president's Aden base
(Reuters) - Houthi militia forces in Yemen backed by allied army units seized a key air base on Wednesday and appeared poised to capture the southern port of Aden from defenders loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, local residents said.
After taking al-Anad air base, the Houthis and their military allies, supported by heavy armor, advanced to within 40km (25 miles) of Aden, where Hadi has been holed up since fleeing the Houthi-controled capital Sanaa last month.
Unidentified warplanes fired missiles at the Aden neighborhood where Hadi's compound is located, residents said. Anti-aircraft batteries opened fire on the planes.
More News On Yemen's Houthi Militia Continuing Their Military Offensive
Yemen's President Flees His House in Aden as Rebels Advance -- NYT/AP
Yemen’s Aden braces for fight with Houthis and old foe Saleh -- Reuters
Yemen's Houthi rebels advance on Aden -- Al Jazeera
Houthi Fighters in Yemen Attack Air Base Used by U.S. Forces -- NYT
Yemeni President Flees Palace as Houthis Advance South -- VOA
Yemen on the brink as president reportedly flees home -- Haaretz
Yemen’s Houthi Militants Demand President Hadi’s Surrender -- WSJ
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