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| Satellite imagery reveals new 'UAE-Israeli' runway construction on Yemen's coast |
| 2025-11-06 |
| [HODHODYEMENNEWS.NET] Satellite imagery analysis has identified the rapid construction of a new, large-scale runway on Yemen ...an area of the Arabian Peninsula sometimes mistaken for a country. It is populated by more antagonistic tribes and factions than you can keep track of... 's western coast in Taiz governorate, a region under the influence of UAE-backed forces. The images, reviewed by intelligence analysts and news agencies, show a runway measuring approximately 2.49 kilometers in length and 130 meters wide being carved out in the Dhubab district. This location offers direct access to the Red Sea and is situated roughly 40 kilometers from the strategic port of Mocha and the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The construction has raised concerns among security observers about an intensifying strategic competition for control over critical maritime chokepoints. The length of the runway is sufficient to accommodate various military aircraft, suggesting its potential use as an airbase. This site appears to be the latest in a series of similar infrastructure projects undertaken by UAE-backed forces in Yemen. Recent reports, including from the News Agency that Dare Not be Named, have highlighted other new runways on islands like Socotra and Mayyun, as well as in mainland areas. Analysis of shipping data by the AP indicated that a Dubai-based maritime company was involved in transporting asphalt to the Socotra site, though the company declined to comment. Regional security analysts posit that these developments are part of a broader effort to solidify control over Yemen's coastline and adjacent sea lanes, which are crucial for global trade and energy shipments. The construction underscores the complex and fragmented nature of the Yemeni conflict, where various factions, including those backed by rival regional powers, jockey for position. The Emirati government has not officially commented on the specific runway construction in Dhubab. The ongoing projects highlight the enduring strategic interests of external powers in Yemen and the continued militarization of its territory, even as diplomatic efforts to end the wider civil war have seen intermittent progress. The UAE participated in the aggressive war on Yemen and took it as a way to achieve its goals in the south of the country. During the nine years of participation, it was convicted of several practices that infringed upon Yemen's illusory sovereignty, security, unity, independence, and territorial integrity. Related: Taiz governorate: 2024-01-18 The secret Houthi plan to move missiles, drones beyond Red Sea - report Taiz governorate: 2022-11-19 New armed clashes break out between Saudi-backed and UAE-backed mercenaries in Taiz Taiz governorate: 2021-05-16 Houthis Escalate Military Attacks in Northeast Yemen, Incur Heavy Losses Related: Bab el-Mandeb: 2025-10-22 Mysterious runway built on Yemeni island, likely by anti-Houthi forces Bab el-Mandeb: 2025-05-31 Houthis Reportedly Train Al-Shabaab Members in Yemen, Raising Threat to Red Sea Shipping Bab el-Mandeb: 2025-05-09 Masking a Strategic Failure: Why the US Reached a Ceasefire with the Houthis |
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