Coalition begins withdrawing heavy weapons from Marib

MARIB. July 11 (YPA) – The US-backed Saudi-led coalition forces on Saturday began withdrawing their heavy weapons from Marib, northeastern Yemen, Media outlets reported.

This coincides with the continued advance of Yemeni army forces on the frontlines amid signs of the province’s imminent liberation.

Yemen News Portal quoted tribal sources saying that over ten tankers loaded with various types of weapons were seen leaving the Tadawin camp, which is being used by Saudi forces as a base and heading towards the Al-Wadiah, in Yemen’s eastern border with Saudi Arabia.

It also noted that the coalition has begun dismantling its defense systems, especially Patriot batteries.

The moves have angered activists of the Islah party, whose forces control the province, saying it paves the way for handing over the province to what they describe as the “Houthis.”

The Yemeni army backed by popular committees have continued to make progress on the ground in the past few days in the context of the battle for the liberation of Marib, which they announced a few days ago and is preparing to complete.

E.M