The Saudi-led coalition has not started any major ground operation in the Yemeni port of Aden, coalition spokesman Ahmed al-Asiri said on Sunday, denying previous reports from Yemeni sources that ground troops had arrived and began to fight, according to Al-Arabiya News.

“There are no foreign forces in Aden but coalition continues to help fight against the Houthi militia,” Asiri said in a statement.

It was earlier reported that a “limited coalition force landed in Aden and another force is on way” to the southern port city, a Yemeni official who requested anonymity, was quoted by Agence France-Presse as saying.