NewsFeedVideo shows Saudi-backed forces advancing towards the Yemeni city of Mukalla, seizing new areas in Hadramout. The push comes amid escalating clashes with the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC), as rival forces battle for control across southern Yemen.Published On 3 Jan 2026
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NSR-2026-0103-5459News Report·EN·Conflict
Footage shows Saudi-backed forces advancing in southern Yemen
Video shows Saudi-backed forces advancing towards the Yemeni city of Mukalla, seizing new areas in Hadramout.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-03 · 12:07 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Saudi-backed forces are seizing new areas in Hadramout.
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Saudi-backed forces are advancing towards Mukalla.
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Rival forces are battling for control across southern Yemen.
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Clashes are escalating between Saudi-backed forces and the UAE-backed STC.
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