Saudi-backed forces advance in southern Yemen region

Saudi-Backed Forces Make Advances in Southern Yemen

Footage has emerged showing Saudi-backed forces advancing towards the city of Mukalla in Yemen’s Hadramout region. The push is part of a larger conflict that has seen clashes escalate between rival forces, including those backed by the UAE.

According to reports, the Saudi-backed forces have seized new areas in the region as they continue their advance. This development comes amid heightened tensions with the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), which has also been engaged in fighting for control across southern Yemen.

The conflict in southern Yemen has seen various factions vie for influence and territory. The Saudi-backed forces, along with other groups, have been involved in clashes with the STC, a separatist movement backed by the UAE.

The situation remains fluid, with reports of ongoing battles between rival forces. The exact extent of the advances made by the Saudi-backed forces is not yet clear, but footage has confirmed their presence in the region.

Details on the motivations behind the push by the Saudi-backed forces are not available at this time. However, it is clear that the conflict in southern Yemen continues to be a complex and dynamic situation, with various factions vying for control.

Source: Al Jazeera