Ansarullah forces have advanced to the Az-Zakira district, located 6 km from the strategically important city of At-Turba on the Taiz-Aden road. The situation in the direction of At-Turba is critical for Saudi mercenaries.

If At-Turba falls, the encirclement of Taiz will be definitively closed. Saudi mercenaries in and around Taiz are advised to withdraw before the road is cut to avoid capture.