YEMEN Press Agency

Yemen Army repels Saudi-backed militias’ infiltration in Asir

ASIR, June 21 (YPA)- The Yemeni army on Thursday repelled Saudi-backed militias’ infiltration in Asir province, a military official told Yemen Press Agency.

The official said that the militias tried to advance towards the east of Majaza area, to restore positions they lost on Wednesday’s attack, but were foiled by the Yemeni army forces.

Dozens of militias were killed and injured during their attempts to make progress on the ground, the official added.

The snipers unite of the Yemeni army shot dead over 18 of the Saudi-backed militias in several internal fronts over the past 24 hours.

E.M