Tension between STC, Saudi forces increased in Al-Anad air base in Lahj

LAHJ, Dec. 24 (YPA) – Tension between a Saudi-affiliated force and a UAE-backed force has increased in al-Anad base, the biggest air base in Yemen, in the southern province of Lahj, media outlet sources reported.

According to the sources, According to the sources, the Saudi-led coalition instructed the Sudanese forces to hand over the military base, built by the Soviet Union, to the Homeland Shield Forces,  (formerly  known as “Al-Yaman AlSaeed Forces”.

The STC militia refused to leave the base and mobilized its fighters, taking a combat position in a clear rebellion against the orders of Saudi forces, the sources said, justifying its refusal by not having alternative headquarters.

Sources affirmed that the so-called “Shield of homeland forces” were deployed on the outskirts of Al-Anad base while waiting for Saudi forces to pressure the STC to evacuate the base.

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