The Houthis are expanding their influence in the area of the Bab al-Mandab strait.
Yemeni government forces announced the withdrawal of units from the area near the strategically important Bab al-Mandab strait. This could allow the Houthis to strengthen their position near one of the world's main shipping lanes.
According to Reuters, government units are being moved further south to the Sukhiya area. The authorities explain this step by the need to strengthen the defense of Aden, where the main government structures are located, as well as by strengthening positions in other directions.
The redeployment was a setback for government forces that had previously tried to regain control of the Red Sea coast.
Against the background of the withdrawal of the government units, the Houthis get more opportunities to strengthen their influence in the area of the Bab al-Mandab strait. A change in the balance of power in this area could create new threats to international shipping.
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