Ground forces units linked to the Arab coalition in Ma’rib Province of Yemen have for the first time launched military operations in this province, Al Jazeera TV reported on Sunday.
The Yemen National Army, along with popular resistance forces and support provide by the Arab coalition, have initiated massive military movements to retake positions currently held by Houthi militants and elements loyal to ousted dictator Ali Abdullah Salah.
“Military operations in Ma’rib Province are the first steps and the coalition has a specific timetable in Ma’rib Province that it will implement based on its specific plans,” said Arab coalition spokesman General Ahmad al-Asiri, also the military advisor of the Saudi Defense Minister.