UAE drone strikes hit Islah militants positions in Shabwa

SHABWA, Aug. 18 (YPA) – UAE warplanes launched raids on forces loyal to the Islah party following their advance in Shabwa province, southwestern Yemen.

According to a local source, four Emirati drone strikes hit gatherings of military and security special forces stationed between  the areas of “al-Talaa and al-Mezan” in the Jardan district, northern of the province.

The source confirmed that the strikes left deaths and injuries in the ranks of Islah militants.

The Emirati raids come after pro-Islah forces recaptured positions during an attack on the So-called (Shabwa defense forces and Al-Amaliqa Brigades) between Na’dha and al-Mezan, following the arrival of reinforcements of three brigades in support of Islah from Seiyun and Marib.

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