Saudi officer killed in Asir

ASIR, Aug. 9 (YPA)- A Saudi officer was killed on Thursday in confrontations with Yemeni army and popular committees in border front of Asir Province, a military official told Yemen Press Agency.

Major Sultan al-Maliki, is an officer in the Saudi 19th brigade, along with several of his companions were killed during fierce fighting with the army off Alib border crossing.

E.M