YEMEN Press Agency

Army Spokesman: Yemeni army secures 20 sites and villages in Jizan

SANAA, Feb. 8 (YPA) -The official spokesman the Yemeni army Yahya Sarei on Friday announced that the Yemeni army has secured   20 sites and villages secured in Jizan region.

In a statement obtained by Yemen Press Agency, he said that the army forces launched large-scale attacks on sites of militants loyal to the Saudi-led coalition  in the east part Jabal al-Nar in front of Jizan

He indicated that the attack began at dawn today and divided into several tracks, including a route from the direction of Al-Shalila village ended in controlling of the village and ten nearby sites.

Another attack was launched on the militants in the direction of Tabat  Al-Khazan, Al-Ahmar,  and Al-Sawda  in the east part Jabal al-Nar in front of Jizan led to securing and liberating ten others site as well as seizing weapons in large numbers.

The confirmed that dozens of militants were killed and injured in the attacks, which took place in front of Hardh district of Jizan sector.

Aside from the massive losses on life, the attack also destroyed several pieces of equipment in the coalition’s ranks, he added.

E.M