Yemen's Houthi rebels have lost the strategic city of Zinjibar to pro-government forces, who were supported by Saudi-led air strikes.
Over 18 people were killed and over 150 injured in the fighting over the city, which is the capital of the southern Abyan province.
Rebels recently lost the city of Aden last month and a key air base earlier this week.
On Saturday the United Arab Emirates said that three of its soldiers were killed while taking part in a Saudi-led campaign.
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