YEMEN Press Agency

Yemeni army foils infiltration attempts of Saudi-backed militants in Asir

ASIR, Oct.25 (YPA) – The Yemeni army and popular committees on Thursday foiled infiltration attempts of Saudi-backed militants in the Saudi southern border province of Asir, a military official told Yemen Press Agency.

Dozens of militants were killed and injured during their attempt to make progress towards Ailb crossing border, the official added.

A military vehicle belonging to the Saudi army. was set on fire by the army forces,  the official said.

The official indicated that the US-backed Saudi-led coalition warplanes launched several air strikes to back its militants in their failed attempts.

The army forces stepped up their attacks on the Saudi military sites on all border fronts in retaliation for committing war crimes and massacres against Yemeni civilians.

E.M