Yemeni Conflict: News #2

In Syria , we know who is democratic and who is not . Or at least have a fair idea . In Yemen , I know even less . I don't think that the fighting forces know well , what they are exactly fighting for . Apart from generalised loyalties . Can someone with updated info , tell us what political parties are involved in fighting ? What their political programme is ? Did any attend any political talks ? Who refused to attend ? Who refused on a compromise solution ? What was said ?

Houtis claim they downed Saoudi helicopter.

https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201805311064989053-houthi-military-helicopter-downing/

Visc wrote:Official: Hudaydah Port Operates Normally Despite UAE-Led Assault

Thanks for update, mate !

GunshipDemocracy wrote:

Visc wrote:Official: Hudaydah Port Operates Normally Despite UAE-Led Assault

Thanks for update, mate !

You're welcome. The media in general, except Iranian outlets to a degree, is really silent when it comes to Yemen, even the reports that manage to surface are very limited.

Arab coalition forces enter airport in port city of Hodeidah – Yemen military media

Arab coalition forces have entered the airport of Yemen’s main port city of Hodeidah, the media office of the Yemeni military allied with the Saudi-led coalition confirmed on Twitter. “Army forces backed by the resistance and the Arab alliance freed Hodeidah international airport from the grip of coalition of the Houthi militia,” the statement said. Earlier this week, the Saudi-led alliance and forces loyal to exiled Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi launched an assault on Hodeidah, one of the remaining humanitarian lifelines in the war-torn country. The Hadi government, partially based in Aden, says the operation was a last-ditch effort to “restore legitimacy to the entire national territory.” A number of humanitarian groups have recently urged all parties of the conflict to spare civilians in the battle for the Red Sea city, saying that military operations will put millions of lives at risk.

https://www.rt.com/newsline/429934-arab-coalition-hodeidah-airport/

This port city is indeed the very last major conduit for all kinds of supplies and it will be very bad news for the Ansarallah/Yemeni i.e. anti-Israel/US & KSA/other Arab stooges resistance forces in case it falls.

Visc wrote:
You're welcome. The media in general, except Iranian outlets to a degree, is really silent when it comes to Yemen, even the reports that manage to surface are very limited.

Saudis money talks...

This port city is indeed the very last major conduit for all kinds of supplies and it will be very bad news for the Ansarallah/Yemeni i.e. anti-Israel/US & KSA/other Arab stooges resistance forces in case it falls.

I hope as well...

JohninMK wrote:
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The Houthies in Yemen are fighting:
-Saudi soldiers
-UAE soldiers
-French Special Forces
-US, UK, Israeli jets & Special Forces (denied but there)
-Sudanese mercenaries
-S Yemen separatists
-Hadi followers
-Republican Guards (Saleh followers)

Phaque, poor guys, I hope Iran (and silently Russia) can help then still.

Russia is against or in favor of a south yemen seperation?

The invaders are paying its price:

http://lostarmour.info/yemen/

Country Number of losses
Saudi Arabia 370
United Arab Emirates 306
Saleh - Ansar Allah (since 2014) 173
Hadi - STC (since 2014) 103
Yemen (before 2014) 65
Sudan 22
Jordan 19
Yemen (undefined) 10
AQAP 5
United States of America 4
Bahrain 2
Marocco 1

http://lostarmour.info/eastarch/

Country Number of losses
Saudi Arabia 12
United Arab Emirates 11
Jordan 1

Total

Total Invaders 748
Saudi Arabia 382
United Arab Emirates 317
Saleh - Ansar Allah (since 2014) 173
Hadi - STC (since 2014) 103
Yemen (before 2014) 65
Sudan 22
Jordan 20
Yemen (undefined) 10
AQAP 5
United States of America 4
Bahrain 2
Marocco 1

532 MRAP lost.

1104 Total lost. More than in the war of Novorussia.

Armour destruction in 2018 is in the rythm of 2015 and is twice than in 2016 and 2017. This is a serious attrition war

I think a humanitarian intervention should take place to stop the war . Without taking sides . Or providing an advantage to either side . A forced ceasefire . By separating the line of contact on the ground . Any side that opens fire becomes target of air attack . The Saudi planes must also obey this rule or withdraw . Once ceasefire is enforced . Then UN to have access to all parts of Yemen . For food and medical aid . Then UN allow for political talks . Russia and America must agree on a plan .

Houthi forces claim French military boat captured off the coast of west Yemen

BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Houthi forces claimed on Saturday that the Yemeni Coast Guard had captured a French military boat off the coast of west Yemen.

According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, the Yemeni Coast Guard captured a French military speed boat that was believed to be carrying out an operation near the port-city of Hodeideh.

No visual proof was given to corroborate these claims by the Houthi forces nor has the French military commented on this report.

Reports of U.S. and French intervention first surfaced earlier this week; however, they were later denied by the French Ministry of Defense.

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/houthi-forces-claim-french-military-boat-captured-off-the-coast-of-west-yemen/


Houthi forces deny losing strategic Hodeideh Airport

BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 A.M.) – The Houthi forces have denied losing any part of the strategic Hodeideh Airport, despite contrasting claims from Yemeni pro-government media.

According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their troops are still in full control of the Hodeideh Airport after another battle with the UAE-backed Southern Resistance Army and Yemeni Republican Guard.

Contrasting the Houthi claims are several pro-government activists, including Sky News Arabia and other pro-Saudi media outlets.

Sky News Arabia has claimed that the Southern Resistance Army and Yemeni Republican Guard seized the southern and western parts of the Hodeideh Airport.

The Yemeni Republican Guard and their allies are in fact attacking the Hodeideh Airport; however, how much of the installation they control is still not clear.

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/houthi-forces-deny-losing-strategic-hodeideh-airport/

nomadski wrote:
I think a humanitarian intervention should take place to stop the war . Without taking sides . Or providing an advantage to either side . A forced ceasefire . By separating the line of contact on the ground . Any side that opens fire becomes target of air attack . The Saudi planes must also obey this rule or withdraw . Once ceasefire is enforced . Then UN to have access to all parts of Yemen . For food and medical aid . Then UN allow for political talks . Russia and America must agree on a plan .

This is not in the interest of the invaders, especially when they are on offensive.

JohninMK wrote:
The Houthies in Yemen are fighting:
-Saudi soldiers
-UAE soldiers
-French Special Forces
-US, UK, Israeli jets & Special Forces (denied but there)
-Sudanese mercenaries
-S Yemen separatists
-Hadi followers
-Republican Guards (Saleh followers)

Besides, the UN is never impartial - they would use the aid as a cover to undermine the Ansarallah aka the Houthis in some way - try to spy on their sensitive military positions is one example. Other than that, to enforce a ceasefire on US/Israel axis you'd have to have a major Russian military presence in Yemen, like in Syria, and this is not the case. Yemen is completely blocked by sea and air and the last major port is in danger of falling.

At this point, it is necessary to take into account that only this attrition situation prevents the presence of Saudi, UEA or Jordanian forces in Syria.

As consequience the interest of either side of stopping this war is low. If something, surely the interest of the US and Israel would be bigger since they want the forces of these countries to be their infantry in Syria.

Houthis are not forces that concede territory easily, is not to be expected that they will concede the city of Hoddeidah just with the Emirati forces arriving. They are even attacking the supply line of the forces reaching the airport from the South.

https://twitter.com/YemeniObserv/status/1008383732275974144
https://twitter.com/YemeniObserv/status/1007907609767284736

The situation of the attackers is not easy, the Houthis can isolate them without big problem.

eehnie wrote:At this point, it is necessary to take into account that only this attrition situation prevents the presence of Saudi, UEA or Jordanian forces in Syria.

As consequience the interest of either side of stopping this war is low. If something, surely the interest of the US and Israel would be bigger since they want the forces of these countries to be their infantry in Syria.

Good point.

Also:

eehnie wrote:Houthis are not forces that concede territory easily, is not to be expected that they will concede the city of Hoddeidah just with the Emirati forces arriving. They are even attacking the supply line of the forces reaching the airport from the South.

https://twitter.com/YemeniObserv/status/1008383732275974144
https://twitter.com/YemeniObserv/status/1007907609767284736

The situation of the attackers is not easy, the Houthis can isolate them without big problem.

With the above map ion mind /\ /\ /\
The Saudi led coalition is paying a heavy price for its attack on Hodeida port.
Flip-flops are attacking the supply lines.

What's the situation in Hodeida? I haven't heard a claim by KSA-backed forces to have taken it.

Because they haven't. Houthis are actually hitting back. Classic cutoff of a spearhead:

Given the fighting capabilities of the Saudis I really wonder why nobody tried so far to put the tiny military effort required to dethrone them. He can save millions of innocent lifes and in addition he would seat on mountains of money. They must be the most incompetent people of the recorded history.

Hannibal Barca wrote:Given the fighting capabilities of the Saudis I really wonder why nobody tried so far to put the tiny military effort required to dethrone them. He can save millions of innocent lifes and in addition he would seat on mountains of money. They must be the most incompetent people of the recorded history.

The problem is western backing. Look what happened to Saddam in 1991 and subsequently....

Flip-flop's trail of destruction

Walther von Oldenburg wrote:Because they haven't. Houthis are actually hitting back. Classic cutoff of a spearhead:

Any available updates on the situation?