 The PAVN-VC no longer tenaciously defended each building, relying more on sniper fire, mortars and rockets.On 5 February the Marines recaptured the Huế Central Hospital complex (), rescuing Lieutenant Colonel Pham Van Khoa (the Mayor of Huế and Thua Thien Province chief), who had been hiding in the grounds.On 6 February the Marines attacked the Provincial Headquarters which served as the command post of the PAVN 4th Regiment.