Anti-Houthi forces recapture Yemen's largest army Base

Forces battling Houthi fighters in Yemen say they have captured the country's largest military base following intense clashes which left dozens killed.

In a statement on Monday, the government of exiled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi claimed complete control of al-Anad base in Lahej province in the country's south.

"With the help and back-up of the Arab-led coalition, this achievement was possible," the statement said.