Airstrikes target Hadi military base in Abyan

ABYAN, Jul.03 (YPA) – Violent explosions rocked one of the main military bases for Hadi and Islah militants in Abyan, southern Yemen, on Saturday, as they managed to move deeper into the UAE-backed southern Transitional Council (STC)’s strongholds.

These explosions showed an indication that the Emirates had intervened by launching airstrikes on this base.

Southern activists said on social media that the explosions occurred early inside the headquarters of the 103rd Brigade located in Jahin area south of Lawdar district,

They confirmed that warplanes were heard flying over the city and watched drone planes also roaming the airspace.

During the past few hours, the camp has received reinforcements of Hadi’s forces from Shabwah and Marib provinces, and is currently used as an advanced base to manage the battle against the STC militias in the directorate of Lauder .

The attack also coincides with the outbreak of new clashes after Hadi’s forces besieged the directorate’s security belt camp, which could indicate that they may be warning Hadi’s forces not to penetrate the city further.

E.M