ADEN: Heavy fighting erupted in southern Yemen near Aden airport on Friday when forces loyal to Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi attacked Houthi militias in a push to drive Houthis from the district, residents and fighters said.
Saudi-led forces also made four air strikes on a military base near the airport, a source in the southern militia told Reuters.
The fighting in Khor Maksar has killed four southern militia fighters and 15 Houthis so far, a source said.
Fighters battle Houthis in Aden
Fighters battle Houthis in Aden
