Clashes break out between Hadi forces, UAE-backed militia in Shabwah

SHAWBWAH, Oct. 29 (YPA) – Violent clashes broke out on late Thursday between the forces of the so-called Shabwani elite, which is funded by the UAE and Islah militants in Shabwah province.

Local sources said that the clashes broke out in the vicinity of Al-Alam Camp in Jardan  district after Hadi’s forces tried to storm the camp where elite troops were stationed.

The sources confirmed  that the Shabwani elite militia inflicted heavy losses on Hadi’s forces, burning and destroying a number of military pickup vehicles during their attempt to approach the gate of Al-Alam Camp.

According to the sources,  the clashes had stopped and Hadi’s forces had withdrawn to their former positions after  they failed to storm the camp,

Hadi’s offensive came after reinforcements and armed groups arrived  on Wednesday from Marib province to reinforce their  Hadi’s forces positions around the camp .

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