article_snippet: The airstrikes came on the same day opposing Yemeni military forces -- those commanded by Houthis, and those led by officers loyal to Yemeni President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi -- battled in Aden, leaving at least 13 people dead and 21 others injured,
article_snippet: On Thursday, clashes erupted in Aden when a special forces commander loyal to the Houthis, Abdul Hafez Al Saqqaf, ordered hundreds of Hadi troops to create checkpoints at all roads leading to Aden's airport.
article_snippet: clashes were reported to be taking place on four different fronts in Aden's airport and a surrounding military base.
article_snippet: Passengers were stranded at Aden's airport, with flights canceled throughout the day.
article_snippet: Al Saqqaf's forces gave up much of Al Saqqaf's forces ground in Aden after pro-Hadi forces struck Al Saqqaf's forces with heavy artillery and tanks, Hadi said on condition of anonymity.
article_snippet: Some of the wounded in Thursday's fighting were in critical condition, officials said, suggesting the death toll could rise.
article_snippet: The unrest has plunged Yemen deeper into chaos.
highlights_snippet: Passengers are stranded at an airport in Aden amid fierce fighting .
  
highlights_snippet: Supporters of Yemeni President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi clash with special forces loyal to rebels .