Saudi-backed forces regain control of Yemen's Hadramout after days of airstrikes – ABC News
ABC NewsLiveVideoShows ShopInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSaudi-backed forces regain control of Yemen's Hadramout after days of airstrikesSaudi-backed forces retook Yemen's port city of Mukalla from separatists.ByAHMED AL-HAJ Associated Press and FATMA KHALED Associated PressJanuary 4, 2026, 9:01 AM ADEN, Yemen — Saudi-backed forces spread across Yemen's Mukalla on Sunday after retaking the port city which was seized by southern separatists last month. The capital of Hadramout province was retaken by Yemen’s internationally recognized government following days of Saudi airstrikes. Video footage obtained by The Associated Press showed the Saudi-backed National Shield Forces being welcomed by residents as the troops drove through streets in armed vehicles. Forces also were seen driving around and outside Mukalla’s al-Rayyan Airport.
Published: January 4, 2026 5:17 pm
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