Yemeni Conflict: News #2

ATLASCUB wrote:
Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman: the first squadron of Israeli F-16s Joined Saudi Coalition against Yemeni rebels
Riyadh, KSA)– According to Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Ahmed al-Asiri, the first Israeli F-16 warplanes have targeted a training center of notorious Houthi rebels in northern Yemeni province of al-Taiz.
“… in this crucial time we are in dire need of Tel Aviv’s military prowess to curb Iran’s slow but gradual encroachment in Yemen. I hope this felicitous Israeli intervention in Yemen would harbinger a new dawn in Arab-Israeli partnership and the entire world shall witness the comradeship and amicable relation between the armies of kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Israel,”al-Okaz cited Maj. Gen. Al-Asiri as saying.
Yesterday , Two Israeli Air Force 747 aircraft Boeing carrying weapons, added Maj. Gen. Al-Asiri , landed in Khamis Mushait base in Asir in Saudi Arabia to assist the coalition in the war against [ Houthis] rebels.

It seems like only yesterday this would've been utterly unthinkable. To my knowledge the KSA didn't ask for or get any Israeli help when it faced a potentially worse threat-- massive Egyptian intervention in neighboring Yemen.

Repulsively disgusting. Then you hear ideas that Russia should leave Iran to hang.... yeah right...

Fighting with Israel against arab opponents should deligitimize the Saudi leadership.

starman wrote:

ATLASCUB wrote:
Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman: the first squadron of Israeli F-16s Joined Saudi Coalition against Yemeni rebels
Riyadh, KSA)– According to Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Ahmed al-Asiri, the first Israeli F-16 warplanes have targeted a training center of notorious Houthi rebels in northern Yemeni province of al-Taiz.
“… in this crucial time we are in dire need of Tel Aviv’s military prowess to curb Iran’s slow but gradual encroachment in Yemen. I hope this felicitous Israeli intervention in Yemen would harbinger a new dawn in Arab-Israeli partnership and the entire world shall witness the comradeship and amicable relation between the armies of kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Israel,”al-Okaz cited Maj. Gen. Al-Asiri as saying.
Yesterday , Two Israeli Air Force 747 aircraft Boeing carrying weapons, added Maj. Gen. Al-Asiri , landed in Khamis Mushait base in Asir in Saudi Arabia to assist the coalition in the war against [ Houthis] rebels.

It seems like only yesterday this would've been utterly unthinkable. To my knowledge the KSA didn't ask for or get any Israeli help when it faced a potentially worse threat-- massive Egyptian intervention in neighboring Yemen.

Repulsively disgusting. Then you hear ideas that Russia should leave Iran to hang.... yeah right...

Fighting with Israel against arab opponents should deligitimize the Saudi leadership.

Yeap +1

MILITARY SITUATION IN YEMENI CITY OF TAIZ ON JUNE 20, 2017 (MAP UPDATE)

This map shows the military situation in the Yemeni city of Taiz and a part of its countryside.

Earlier this month, Saudi-led forces launched an operation to capture the Republican Palace, the Tashrifat Camp and the central security forces camp from the Houthi-Saleh alliance.

So far, pro-Saudi forces have manged to capture parts of the Republican Palace and the Tashrifat Camp. Now, they are developing momentum in the direction of the central security camp.

If they are able to capture the three military camps from the Houthi-Saleh alliance, the defenders of Taiz will be put into a critical situation.



Source: https://southfront.org/military-situation-in-yemeni-city-of-taiz-on-june-20-2017-map-update/

https://www.techflier.com/2016/05/20/top-9-underwater-drones-for-exploring-the-worlds-oceans/




The blockade of Yemen must end . Iranian navy could not break the siege alone . Faced with numerous coalition ships . They backed down . Humanitarian cargo was diverted . Iran does not wish to go to war with the coalition forces backed by yank and Co. But Iran can supply smart mini - subs to revolutionary forces defending Yemen . These can be entirely manned by the Yemenis . So that if they are killed or captured , then Iran can not be dragged into an unwanted war . The subs can be manned and launched at sea . In international waters . So that they do not even show a home port . They do not have to dock in Yemen port for fuel or supplies . Just carry out mission and sink enemy ship and then return to international water to be picked up . Or go in stealth into Iranian port on return journey . The blockade must end . The war must end . How many mini subs will it take to convince the coalition to end the war ? Fifty or hundred ? Destroying similar number of surface ships ? How long to train the crew ?

The Russians and Chinese will have to turn a blind eye ...............

A cheaper and quicker way is for Iranians to give plans for ROV submarine / torpedo to yemen . These then manufactured in large numbers by Yemen people themselves . Guidance can be radio . Or through wire . This is possible since objective is to clear the territorial waters of 3 km distance . So they can clear their coastal waters of enemy ships . Allowing first humanitarian supply ship to go to port in Yemen . Supplies then distributed to ALL needy populations .

The different sides must declare ceasefire . Allow humanitarian supplies . Saudi will be caught in a net of peace !

Russia winning friends

BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:15 A.M.) – Russia’s Emergencies Ministry plane carrying more than 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid landed at Sana’a International Airport, Tuesday. Among other things, the cargo included food, tents, and medical equipment.

On its return flight, the plane is to take Russian citizens wanting to return to Russia. They are expected to return to Moscow on Wednesday.

UN officials have estimated that Yemen’s war, ongoing since 2015, has claimed the lives of over 10,000 civilians, with at least 2 million displaced because of the fighting. According to a UN backed report, some 60 percent of Yemenis, 17 million people, are currently in “crisis” or “emergency” food situations.

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russia-delivers-humanitarian-aid-yemen/

@Johninmk

Both Russia and Iran and China can meet and have joint plan to end war in Yemen . The war only brings instability to a very sensitive part of the world . I believe in this plan , the priority should be humanitarian ceasefire . Allowing fair distribution of food to all regions . If ceasefire holds for longer . Then peace talks should be arranged . And Yemen helped along with a compromise democratic constitution . And elections .

The yanks and Saudis will not go along with peace plan . Their only option for stopping democratic forces from establishing themselves in region is to exacerbate sectarian conflict and impose dictatorial rule .

But it does not matter . With the support of the majority of people in Yemen . Following a ceasefire . Then as I said ways can be found by Yemenis themselves to keep their coastal waters free of enemy ships . To counteract the coalition airforce then small automated barges can be designed to carry supplies to Yemen coast . If these boats or barges are fast , and have minimal air defence , then hitting them from the air becomes if not impossible then impractical or uneconomic .In this way the blockade can be broken .

nomadski wrote:
@Johninmk

Both Russia and Iran and China can meet and have joint plan to end war in Yemen . The war only brings instability to a very sensitive part of the world . I believe in this plan , the priority should be humanitarian ceasefire . Allowing fair distribution of food to all regions . If ceasefire holds for longer . Then peace talks should be arranged . And Yemen helped along with a compromise democratic constitution . And elections .

The yanks and Saudis will not go along with peace plan . Their only option for stopping democratic forces from establishing themselves in region is to exacerbate sectarian conflict and impose dictatorial rule .

But it does not matter . With the support of the majority of people in Yemen . Following a ceasefire . Then as I said ways can be found by Yemenis themselves to keep their coastal waters free of enemy ships . To counteract the coalition airforce then small automated barges can be designed to carry supplies to Yemen coast . If these boats or barges are fast , and have minimal air defence , then hitting them from the air becomes if not impossible then impractical or uneconomic .In this way the blockade can be broken .

Sorry but if Saudi/US don't want it it ain't gonna happen.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687428512000386


The situation in Iraq is approaching stability . ISIS is defeated . In Syria the situation has improved . Syrian ground troops can now finish the job . Defeat ISIS . NONE of these areas requires massive Iranian involvement . So Iran can divert more resources to Yemen . No danger now of being engaged on multiple fronts .

The technicals in my plan make , what the yanks think , irrelevant . Come to think about it , floating food parcels can be released at sea . Oceon currents then washing them ashore in Yemen . You can not shoot at 10,000,000 small food parcels . All you need is a ship and knowledge of Oceon currents . All nations can participate . When they pass bab-elmandab . Break the blockade .

The Houtis were claiming some success in Saudi so this could be true

‏ @BaFana3 6h6 hours ago

هيكل بافنع Retweeted الخليج الجديد

#Saudi media: 73 #KSA officers & soldiers killed, 23 captured incl BG Abdul Rahman Al Sudairy, by #Yemen attack in KSA Jizan province.

Saudis killed and two vehicles destroyed in Sarawah of Marib






http://www.islamicinvitationturkey.com/

Sniper rifles of Yemeni Houthis

Department of military industry of the Yemeni army loyal to the government of the Shiite movement Ansar Allah and its allies introduced several sniper / large-caliber "rifles" created by him. The caliber of the presented samples is up to 23 mm and even 30 mm. The latter samples are rather guns, so I took the word "rifles" in quotes.






http://bmpd.livejournal.com/2808958.html

JohninMK wrote:

nomadski wrote:
@Johninmk

Both Russia and Iran and China can meet and have joint plan to end war in Yemen . The war only brings instability to a very sensitive part of the world . I believe in this plan , the priority should be humanitarian ceasefire . Allowing fair distribution of food to all regions . If ceasefire holds for longer . Then peace talks should be arranged . And Yemen helped along with a compromise democratic constitution . And elections .

The yanks and Saudis will not go along with peace plan . Their only option for stopping democratic forces from establishing themselves in region is to exacerbate sectarian conflict and impose dictatorial rule .

But it does not matter . With the support of the majority of people in Yemen . Following a ceasefire . Then as I said ways can be found by Yemenis themselves to keep their coastal waters free of enemy ships . To counteract the coalition airforce then small automated barges can be designed to carry supplies to Yemen coast . If these boats or barges are fast , and have minimal air defence , then hitting them from the air becomes if not impossible then impractical or uneconomic .In this way the blockade can be broken .

Sorry but if Saudi/US don't want it it ain't gonna happen.

You overestimate power of west a bit. In Syria and Iraq actually situation is not going according to US wishes either. US is overstretching on all fronts now. Korea, Russia, China ... Gulf, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Venezuela, Turkey. They have plenty but not infinite resources base. The good thing is their internal situation is far from being perfect ....

GunshipDemocracy wrote:

JohninMK wrote:

nomadski wrote:
@Johninmk

Both Russia and Iran and China can meet and have joint plan to end war in Yemen . The war only brings instability to a very sensitive part of the world . I believe in this plan , the priority should be humanitarian ceasefire . Allowing fair distribution of food to all regions . If ceasefire holds for longer . Then peace talks should be arranged . And Yemen helped along with a compromise democratic constitution . And elections .

The yanks and Saudis will not go along with peace plan . Their only option for stopping democratic forces from establishing themselves in region is to exacerbate sectarian conflict and impose dictatorial rule .

But it does not matter . With the support of the majority of people in Yemen . Following a ceasefire . Then as I said ways can be found by Yemenis themselves to keep their coastal waters free of enemy ships . To counteract the coalition airforce then small automated barges can be designed to carry supplies to Yemen coast . If these boats or barges are fast , and have minimal air defence , then hitting them from the air becomes if not impossible then impractical or uneconomic .In this way the blockade can be broken .

Sorry but if Saudi/US don't want it it ain't gonna happen.

You overestimate power of west a bit.  In Syria and Iraq actually situation is not going according to US wishes either.  US is overstretching on all fronts now.  Korea, Russia, China ... Gulf, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Venezuela, Turkey. They have plenty but not infinite resources base.  The good thing is their internal situation is far from being perfect ....

Not sure where Syria and Iraq come into this. My comments were specifically about Yemen and still hold.

JohninMK wrote:

GunshipDemocracy wrote:

JohninMK wrote:

nomadski wrote:
@Johninmk

Both Russia and Iran and China can meet and have joint plan to end war in Yemen . The war only brings instability to a very sensitive part of the world . I believe in this plan , the priority should be humanitarian ceasefire . Allowing fair distribution of food to all regions . If ceasefire holds for longer . Then peace talks should be arranged . And Yemen helped along with a compromise democratic constitution . And elections .

The yanks and Saudis will not go along with peace plan . Their only option for stopping democratic forces from establishing themselves in region is to exacerbate sectarian conflict and impose dictatorial rule .

But it does not matter . With the support of the majority of people in Yemen . Following a ceasefire . Then as I said ways can be found by Yemenis themselves to keep their coastal waters free of enemy ships . To counteract the coalition airforce then small automated barges can be designed to carry supplies to Yemen coast . If these boats or barges are fast , and have minimal air defence , then hitting them from the air becomes if not impossible then impractical or uneconomic .In this way the blockade can be broken .

Sorry but if Saudi/US don't want it it ain't gonna happen.

You overestimate power of west a bit.  In Syria and Iraq actually situation is not going according to US wishes either.  US is overstretching on all fronts now.  Korea, Russia, China ... Gulf, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Venezuela, Turkey. They have plenty but not infinite resources base.  The good thing is their internal situation is far from being perfect ....

Not sure where Syria and Iraq come into this. My comments were specifically about Yemen and still hold.

Because Yemen is not in outer space but only one of element in the Grand Chessboard?

Air losses of Saudi coalition forces and Yemen air force

http://bmpd.livejournal.com/2817810.html

Yemeni forces repel Saudis by taking their weapons


https://videopress.com/v/217KhEqq

Don't forget the Flip-flop

BREAKING: RSAF EF Typhoon crashed due to technical failure while performing CAS mission against AQAP in Yemen, pilot killed.





https://twitter.com/MbKS15/status/908278652667916288/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fasian-defence-news.blogspot.com%2F

I wonder if technical failure is caused by a missile. Yemen army still have SAMs.

DUBAI, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdel-Malek al-Houthi said on Thursday his group could target Saudi oil tankers should Saudi Arabia attack Yemen’s main port at Hodeidah.

“We could target Saudi oil tankers and we could do anything, we have not done this before,” he said.

In a televised speech, the leader also said his group’s ballistic missiles were capable of reaching the United Arab Emirates’ capital of Abu Dhabi and anywhere inside Saudi Arabia.

http://gcaptain.com/yemens-houthi-leader-says-could-target-saudi-oil-tankers-if-hodeidah-attacked/

http://militaryaviationreview.com/uae-at-802-archangel-crashes-off-yemeni-coast

Not only Saudi Typhoon, but also UAE AT-802 crash in Yemen in last few days and both were doing CAS mission. There is a good posibility, that they were shot down by SAMs, most probably by MANPADs.

medo wrote:I wonder if technical failure is caused by a missile. Yemen army still have SAMs.

the same I thought, but you know that when NATO or its allies are knocked down an aircraft they are immediately attributed to a "technical fault"

In pictures: Saudi tank crew burns to death after direct hit by Houthi missile

Houthi combattants firing anti-tank missiles at the Royal Saudi Land Forces (KSA), resulting in the destruction of a tank and two pickup trucks:
















https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/pictures-saudi-tank-crew-burns-death-direct-hit-houthi-missile/

VIDEO: Houthi forces ambush Saudi troops in Jizan


https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/video-houthi-forces-ambush-saudi-troops-jizan/

HUNTER VZLA wrote:

medo wrote:I wonder if technical failure is caused by a missile. Yemen army still have SAMs.

the same I thought, but you know that when NATO or its allies are knocked down an aircraft they are immediately attributed to a "technical fault"

Yes and they are correct. The 'technical fault' was not avoiding the incoming missile or shell.