Defense Minister praises army’s victories on combat fronts

SANAA, Aug. 22 (YPA) – Minister of Defense Major General Mohammed al-Atifi on Saturday praised the victories achieved by the army and popular committees on the combat fronts, in defense of the sovereignty, unity and independence of Yemen.

This came during his visit to a number of military sites in Jawf province and his inspection of the conditions of the fighters in al-Khanjar camp in Khab Washaf district.

“We are now in the fourth stage of the strategic deterrence balance operations,” said Major General al-Atifi in his speech to the fighters in Khab Washaf district.

“The more aggression coalition escalates its arrogance and crimes against women and children, the more our options are many and our readiness is high to deter it,” he added.

He explained that the Leader of Revolution Sayyed Abdulmalik al-Houthi had advised Saudi-led coalition countries to stop their aggression and lift their siege, and President of the Supreme Political Council Mahdi al-Mashat had presented more than one initiative and warned against moving to “the great pain stage” if the aggression coalition continues to be intolerant and arrogant.

The Minister of Defense confirmed the readiness of the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff to move to the stage of great pain with efficiency and competence.

“The aggression coalition countries are the ones who started the war on our country, and if they continue, then we who will control the end of this war,” he said.

YPA