Reuters: The armed forces of South Yemen are withdrawing forces from the Dubab and Bab al-Mandab regions in western Taiz, and redeploying them towards Lahj and other southern fronts to strengthen defenses and secure Aden amid increasing Houthi pressure, and above all to prevent their encroachment.
The withdrawal drew sharp criticism for the possibility of leaving these areas even more exposed to Houthi advances. A local military source said that government forces remained stationed in Kahoub and al-Sukiya, while reinforcements were being arranged for Lahaj.