Saudi Airstrikes Kill 20 in Yemen, UAE Outraged as Anti-Houthi Coalition Fractures
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News18•03-01-2026, 07:25
Saudi Airstrikes Kill 20 in Yemen, UAE Outraged as Anti-Houthi Coalition Fractures
- •Saudi-led coalition airstrikes killed 20 UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) fighters in Yemen.
- •The attacks targeted military bases in Al Khash'a and Sayun, paralyzing Sayun airport operations.
- •This incident marks a direct confrontation between Saudi and UAE-backed factions, fracturing the anti-Houthi coalition.
- •STC declared 'the war has now begun,' accusing Saudi-backed ground forces and air support of attacking them.
- •UAE confirmed its troop withdrawal, called for de-escalation, and denied Saudi allegations of weapon shipments.
Why It Matters: Internal conflict escalates in Yemen as Saudi airstrikes target UAE-backed forces, threatening further division.
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