YEMEN Press Agency

Yemeni army advances to areas in Obaida tribes of Marib

MARIB, Sept. 20 (YPA) – The Yemeni army and popular committees were able to advance toward areas in Obaida tribes of Marib province, a military source told Yemen Press Agency.

The source affirmed that the army seized stratigic Huzma area and advanced to Sehil, Wadi Nakhla and Faraa areas.

Fierce clashes broke out among the army’s forces, Qaeda and ISIS militias and Islah militants in al-Sehil area, the source added.

The source declared that the army launched an offensive against coalition’s mercenaries sites in Edat al-Raa area.