Islah militants approach Balhaf facility

SHABWAH, Oct. 6 (YPA) – Islah militants on Monday prevented a heavy Emirati force from entering the al-Balhaf  facility in Shabwah province, eastern Yemen, local sources told Yemen Press Agency .

According to the sources, al-Islah militants, led by Abed Rabbo Lakaab, have imposed a suffocating siege on the port of Balhaf, amid military tension that can explode at any moment.

The sources confirmed that the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC)  attempted to bring military equipment by force of arms into the port, which has been under its control since the second half of 2016.

They pointed out that the UAE-backed militias deployed on the walls of the Balhaf facility, in preparation for any military attack.

The Islah militants have earlier sent military reinforcements and created new sites and anchors in front of the gate of the Balhaf facility,according to the sources.

E.M