Yemen pro-govt forces seize Aden airport from rebels: Army

Aden - Fighters from the Popular Resistance also pushed back the Houthi rebels and their allies from areas within the war-torn port city.

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By AFP

Published: Tue 14 Jul 2015, 12:51 PM

Last updated: Tue 14 Jul 2015, 5:49 PM

Pro-government fighters in south Yemen seized control Tuesday of Aden's airport after fierce battles with Iran-backed rebel forces, military sources said.
Aided by warplanes from the Saudi-led coalition, fighters from the Popular Resistance also pushed back the Houthi rebels and their allies from areas within the war-torn port city, the sources said.

AFP

Published: Tue 14 Jul 2015, 12:51 PM

Last updated: Tue 14 Jul 2015, 5:49 PM

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