Yemen's Houthis advance to within 80 km of Aden, sources say

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Iran-aligned Houthi forces have advanced to within 80 km of Aden, the main stronghold and temporary capital of Yemen's internationally recognized government, according to four military sources. The move brings them closer to the city than at any point since the early months of the war in 2015.

By Mohammed Ghobari Nov 2 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have advanced to within 80 km (50 miles) of Aden, the main stronghold and temporary capital of the country's internationally recognised government, four military sources told Reuters on Monday. The advance brings theHouthis closer to Aden than at any point since the early months of the war in 2015, when they briefly entered the city before being driven out.