A Yemeni army brigade linked to Shiite rebels seized Aden's airport Wednesday as anti-government fighters advanced on the southern city where President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi has taken refuge, witnesses said.
They said 39th armoured brigade soldiers posted near the airport had taken control of the facility, after switching allegiance to side with the rebels.
The rebels' television channel, Al-Massira, also said the army unit had "secured the airport".