13 January 2026
Al-Hadath correspondent Ahmed Bajato: "Homeland Shield" forces are advancing towards Shabwa Governorate after gaining full control of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra
Yemen Airways has announced the launch of flights connecting Socotra Island with the Saudi city of Jeddah, replacing the previous route that transited through Abu Dhabi. Observers believe this move aims to end Emirati dominance over air traffic to and from the archipelago, which is controlled by forces loyal to the UAE.
Saudi fighter jets carried out airstrikes targeting a Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated force in the Thaniya border area between Shabwa and Marib, as the force attempted to advance toward Arin Camp in Shabwa. Muslim Brotherhood forces lost Arin Camp on December 3rd as the Southern Transitional Council (STC) launched an attack on the camp.
Saudi-backed forces retake Yemen’s Mukalla from southern separatists after airstrikes, restoring government control in Hadramout province
Southern Transitional Council in southern Yemen, backed by the UAE, attempts to enlist Israel in order to persuade Saudi Arabia to halt its military campaign against them in southern Yemen
"Homeland Shield" forces complete their control over the Al-Ghaydah axis in Yemen
The governor of Hadramawt told Al Jazeera: The land ports are operational, the port of Mukalla has not closed, and we stressed the need to rehabilitate Seiyun Airport.
The UAE Ministry of defense tweeted its participation in the GCC Gulf Shield exercise taking place in Saudi_Arabia
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Erdogan tells Saudi Arabia Crown Prince MBS that he aims to further deepen cooperation between Turkey and Saudi Arabia through new steps, in a phone call today. Erdogan said preserving the territorial integrity of Somalia and Yemen is important for regional stability. He also said Ankara was ready to contribute to efforts to bring the parties together in Yemen. — Turkish readout
Yemen Airways announced on Sunday the resumption of its flights from Aden International Airport after a three-day suspension following the Southern Transitional Council's announcement of the airport's closure to civilian flights. The airline clarified that flights would initially be limited to four destinations: Riyadh, Jeddah, Amman, and Cairo.
Aerial footage documents the entry of "Homeland Shield" forces into the city of Mukalla in southern Yemen. and its residents chant: "No more transitional government." (Al Arabiya Channel)
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Advisor to the head of the Yemeni Leadership Council TV: Hadhramaut, Shabwa, and Al-Mahra are now almost under the control of the legitimate government.
Earlier today, the Saudi-led coalition @modgovksa carried out airstrikes near the eastern axis of Al-Ghaydah. The area is currently hosting pro–Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces operating under the Al-Ghaydah Axis command, led by Major General Mohsen Marassa, alongside Brigadier Sayyaf al-Maka’ar, commander of the Sixth Support and Reinforcement Brigade, both aligned with the @STCSouthArabia
RIA Novosti, citing a source in the local authority in Al-Mahra, Yemen: Saudi aircraft launch raids on a Southern Transitional Council force in Al-Ghaydah
Al Jazeera sources: Yemeni government forces control Al-Rayyan International Airport in Mukalla, the capital of Hadramawt Governorate
The Yemeni Network for Rights: The Southern Transitional Council distributed weapons in Mukalla under the direction of Abu Dhabi with the aim of militarizing the city.
Forces of the Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance seize control of the Second Military Region Command and begin securing the coast.
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Turkish Foreign Ministry: We appreciate the efforts of the Presidential Leadership Council aimed at consolidating stability in Yemen.
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Homeland Shield Forces control Al-Safaq checkpoint, Rakhya district, Hadramawt, on the border with Shabwa
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces announce they have taken full control of Mukalla, the capital of Hadramawt province.
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Government forces loyal to the Homeland Shield have taken control of the headquarters of the First Military Region in the city of Seiyun following the withdrawal of Southern Transitional Council forces.
The Secretary-General of the Arab League welcomes the holding of a comprehensive conference in Riyadh to address the issue of southern Yemen.
Aden Independent Channel: There are acts of chaos and looting targeting camps and public facilities by northern forces that entered Hadramawt.
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Protesters outside the Saudi forces' headquarters in Socotra are demanding their departure from the island.
Heavy airstrikes by the Saudi Air Force target the Barshid Brigade of the Southern Transitional Council in the city of Mukalla.
A precise Saudi airstrike targeted military vehicles in the city of Al-Mukalla
Watch heavy airstrikes by the coalition on the Barshid camp west of Mukalla city
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Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance member Saleh al-Nu'mani: Hadhramaut Protection Forces, supported by the "Homeland Shield" forces, have taken control of the Second Military Region.
The Southern National Assembly: We call on the international community to stop the aggression led militarily by the Muslim Brotherhood with Saudi support.
The governor of Hadramawt: The Transitional Council forces at Al-Rayyan airport refused to leave and were eliminated