Yemen's Aden Armed Forces, loyal to Saudi Arabia, announced a withdrawal from Yemen's southwestern coast towards the city of Aden, as the rapid advance of the Ansarullah (Houthi) movement from the north threatens to physically close the last remaining route.
Thus, the authorities of Sana'a ("Ansarullah") will not only completely control the coast of the Red Sea and the strait of Bab al-Mandab, but also all the mountains that rise above it.
Currently, Ansarullah fighters are only 70 kilometers from the outskirts of Aden city, and capturing the southwest coast would free up significant forces for a larger assault on Aden from several directions.