Violent clashes inside “Special Forces” camp in Ataq city of Shabwa

SHABWA, Dec. 28 (YPA) – The UAE-backed “Al-Amaliqa” brigade forces on Tuesday stormed the Special Forces camp in Ataq city, the capital of Shabwa province, eastern Yemen.

Local sources reported that militants led by Abdrabo Lakab, the security arm of Islah Party loyal to Saudi-led coalition in Shabwa, exchanged fire with the Al-Amaliqa forces inside the camp, without mentioning any losses.

This came after the Al-Amaliqa forces took control of Ataq Airport, amid a heavy flight of Emirati warplanes over the city.

The sources pointed out that the military situation is still tense between Al-Amaliqa and the Islah special forces.

YPA