Allies of Yemen's internationally recognized government stated they are repelling Houthi attacks on Dhubab airport, Al Jazeera reported in a live update. The pro-government "Homeland Shield Forces" announced they are securing the airport in the coastal city of Dhubab, Taiz province, alongside the "Southern Giants Brigades." Government allies have recently advanced towards the Bab al-Mandab Strait and engaged Houthi forces in parts of the Dhubab district and near Dhubab airport.