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| Soddy Task Force 802 has redeployed to Al-Buraiqah in Aden |
| 2026-01-10 |
Text: Saudi military Task Force 802 has redeployed to Al-Buraiqah in Aden after having departed nearly a month ago. Al-Buraiqah previously served as the headquarters of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, underscoring the significance of this return. This move signals a broader pattern. Following the redeployment of Saudi forces across Hadramawt, particularly in Sayoun and likely at Al-Rayyan, the return of Saudi forces to Aden suggests a renewed and sustained military presence. It also reinforces indications that Saudi forces continue to maintain positions in Socotra and along the west coast. Taken together, these developments mark a significant reversal of the widely held assumption that Saudi Arabia was preparing to withdraw from Yemen. Instead, Riyadh appears to be reasserting its presence on the ground, returning not in retreat but with renewed confidence and control. |
| Posted by:badanov |