Yemen’s Houthis have taken control of the strategically important island of Mayon in Bab al-Mandab, aiming to strengthen their grip on the world’s most important sea trade route.

Yemeni official sources say that the government forces have left the island located in Bab al-Mandab.

The Houthis also captured the city of Zabab in the central region on the coast of the Red Sea.

On the other hand, the Yemeni government army has said that the air force has started bombing the previously announced kill box. Avoid using urban Taizul Mukha road and Al Mukha Zabab route.

The Houthi Ministry of Health says that since September 3, 82 people have been killed or injured in Saudi-led attacks.