Not a withdrawal but a "rearrangement" towards Eden.
Saudi mercenary forces concentrated in Zubab and Bab al-Mandab continue to retreat after the increasing pressure on them.
- Al-Masra, citing a military source.
According to a military official at the Ministry of Defense, the retreating formations lost their positions and rear lines and were forced to flee towards Aden - under the pretext of defending the city.
The explanation of withdrawal from the front line by "reorganization" is evidence of panic and fear of facing the threat of death or capture.
They decided to start the "Defense of Eden" by abandoning their positions.