Yemeni army repels coalition infiltration attempt in Dhalea

DHALEA, Oct. 19 (YPA) – The Yemeni army backed by the popular committees repelled infiltration attempt carried out by mercenaries hired by Saudi-led aggression in Dhalea province, a military source said on late Sunday.

According to the source, the aggression mercenaries tried to advance towards army’s locations in Mahqan area, but were foiled by the army forces.

The army forces were able to impose a siege on Hadi’s forces in Mahqan, lead to  surrender of the remaining recruits, including the commander of the axis, Osama al-Shamsi.

The source confirmed that the mercenaries suffered heavy losses during the attack, in which over 60 mercenaries were killed and wounded.

E.M