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| Saudi-backed National Shield Force entered the city of Aden in southwestern Yemen without any resistance |
| 2026-01-09 |
Text: Waves of Saudi-backed National Shield Forces (NSF) have been entering the city of Aden in southwestern Yemen without any resistance from STC-aligned forces. So far, the units that have entered Aden as part of the NSF, all from the 1st Division, i am seeing elements from the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 7th Brigades. The 3rd Brigade is now in control of Jabal Hadid Base. These forces have taken control from the Southern Giants Forces of Al-Ma’ashiq Presidential Palace. However, there are reports that the Southern Giants Forces are resisting the handover of Aden International Airport. More:
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