Al Arabiya, 17 March 2017 – Yemen’s national army that is loyal to the government of Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi is making advances towards Houthi-held Sanaa, Al Arabiya correspondent reported on the ground.

The advance is receiving air support from the Arab coalition and have already taken control of Arhab district in the Houthi-held capital, according to the report.

The advancing troops have claimed that they are likely to reach close to Sanaa airport any time soon