Southern Storm forces took over the Ma'ashiq government palace in Aden after the departure of Saudi and Sudanese forces, sources told South24 during the three-hour period ending at 1:15 PM UTC on December 6, 2025. South24 reported the development in a breaking update posted on X, citing sources close to the situation. The takeover occurred in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden, a key political center. No further details on the exact timing within the reporting window from 10:15 AM to 1:15 PM UTC or immediate aftermath were provided in the South24 statement.