<P> A small contingent of foreign troops were reportedly deployed in Aden by early May, fighting alongside anti-Houthi militiamen in the city . Saudi Arabia denied the presence of ground troops, while Hadi's government claimed the troops were Yemeni special forces who had received training in the Persian Gulf and were redeployed to fight in Aden . </P> <P> It is reported that forces loyal to Hadi have recaptured Aden with support from the Saudi Arabian government, this has allowed supplies to finally reach the port city giving civilians well needed aid . Pro-government fighters fully recaptured Aden from Houthi fighters on 21 July in Operation Golden Arrow after months of fighting . At this point, the pro-government fighters had recaptured more than 90% of the Province of Aden . </P> <P> On 22 July a Saudi military plane landed in Aden international airport filled with relief aid . On 21 July, a UN ship docked in Aden carrying much - needed relief supplies, the first UN vessel to reach the city in four months . Another ship sent by the UAE also delivered medical aid . On 21 July a UAE technical team had arrived to repair the tower and passenger terminal at Aden international airport, heavily damaged in clashes . On 24 July a military plane from the UAE arrived filled with relief aid . </P> <P> On 4 August, Houthi rebels were pushed back from the Al - Anad airbase, by Pro-Hadi forces . On 17 October, Saudi Arabia confirmed the arrival of Sudanese troops into Aden for the purpose of bolstering the Saudi - led coalition . In January 2016, new conflict began in Aden, with ISIL and AQAP controlling neighborhoods in the city . </P>

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