Forces supporting Yemeni President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi have retaken an important military base from Houthi rebels.

The pro-government forces took control of the Al-Anad air base, about 60 kilometers from the port of Aden. Saudi-led airstrikes provided support for the forces.

People supporting the government said the fighting left 24 pro-government fighters and 70 Houthi rebels dead. More than 20 Houthi rebels were captured.

Houthis still control large areas of Yemen including the capital Sanaa, which they seized nearly a year ago.