Arab Coalition support for Yemeni army facilitates forces' advance
Date
12/27/2017 10:29:32 PM
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) JEDDAH, Dec 27 (KUNA) -- Arab coalition air and logistical support for the Yemeni national army and the popular resistance has paved the way for the legitimate forces to make major advance at various axes on the Yemeni arena, the alliance spokesman said on Wednesday.
Colonel Turki Al-Malki, speaking at a news conference, said the legitimate forces have knocked out a large number of military vehicles and arms depots for the Houthi militias. Moreover, they have seized weapons provided by Iran to the Houthis.
Coalition air units attacked with gunship Apache helicopters, knocking out a Sam-7 missile, military hardware, arms depots and targeting groups of the militiamen.
Ballistic missiles' depots and militia positions close to the border with the kingdom have been bombed, Col. Al-Malki said.
Meanwhile, the coalition forces have delivered airborne aid to people in various parts of Yemen and leaflets have been distributed to guide Yemenis reach safe areas. (end) nsa.rk
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