🇸🇦 Saudi warplanes launched airstrikes on Friday targeting military sites linked to Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the oil-rich Hadramout province, escalating tensions in the region. A local security official told Xinhua the strikes hit positions of the Elite Hadrami security units, which are aligned with the STC.
🔍 The anonymous official described the operation as “precision strikes,” though casualties and damage remain unconfirmed. The STC, a key player in Yemen’s complex civil war, has yet to publicly respond. Analysts suggest the move reflects Saudi efforts to curb separatist ambitions in southern Yemen.
🌍 The conflict, now in its 11th year, continues to destabilize the region, with Hadramout’s energy resources making it a strategic hotspot. Meanwhile, Yemen’s national flag was recently displayed in Sanaa during a September 2025 event (pictured), symbolizing fragile hopes for unity.
