Monday, December 14, 2015

Yemen War: Two Top Gulf Commanders And Scores Of Soldiers 'Killed In Ballistic Missile Strike'



Defense News: 152 Feared Dead in Yemen Ballistic Missle Strike

DUBAI — One hundred and fifty-two coalition soldiers are feared dead after a short range ballistic missile strike hit a coalition base at the strategic Bab al-Mandab region in the south, a coalition source told Defense News.

Among the dead in the attack, which took place Monday afternoon, was the commander of the Saudi Special Forces, Col. Abdullah Al Sahyan, the source confirmed.

"So far, nine Emirati soldiers, seven Moroccans and 23 Saudis have been identified," the source added.

The missile strike was conducted by OTR-21 Tochka mobile missile launch system for short range ballistic missiles, the source said.

WNU Editor: So much for talks on a ceasefire .... Two Warring Sides in Yemen Agree on Ceasefire (Newsweek).

Update: We will find out at midnight .... Yemen ceasefire to begin Monday at midnight (AFP).

Update #2: I am not surprised .... Ceasefire delayed as fierce fighting rages in Yemen (France 24).

More News On Today's Missile Attack In Yemen That Killed Two Top Gulf Commanders

Saudi commanders, soldiers killed in Yemen hours before temporary ceasefire -- Reuters
Saudi commander, UAE officer killed in Yemen fighting -- AFP
Yemen conflict: Gulf commanders 'killed in missile strike' -- BBC
Senior Saudi Military Commander Killed in Yemen -- WSJ
Rebels kill top Saudi commander ahead of Yemen ceasefire -- DW
Houthi media: 80 Saudi troops, including 42 Blackwater, killed in Yemen ballistic missile attack -- Al Bawaba/The Press
Saudi Coalition, Houthi Rebels Intensify Attacks In Yemen Ahead Of Proposed Ceasefire -- IBTimes
Top Saudi, UAE Commanders among 150 Forces Killed in Yemen Tochka Attack -- Al Manar
Houthi rebels' attack rocks prospects for Yemen peace talks -- The Guardian

2 comments:

RRH said...

https://www.rt.com/news/325929-islamic-coalition-terrorism-saudi/


Who do they think they're kidding???????

War News Updates Editor said...

Thank you for the link RRH. When I read that story my eyes just rolled. I will be posting more on it tomorrow.