Yemen: UAE appears to strengthen forces at Mukalla airfield


Issue 1158 - 18 Nov 2022 | 1 minute read

The UAE appears to have strengthened its presence at Al-Riyan airfield outside Mukalla, in Yemen’s Hadramawt governorate. Since July, a new apron, three hangars and accommodation units have been built at the airfield, according to satellite imagery analysis posted on Twitter by @VleckieHond.

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