Overview
- Government-aligned troops advanced in Hadramawt, with military officials saying they took the principal base in Mukalla and secured Seiyun airport after overnight clashes.
- Saudi-led aircraft struck multiple STC positions, including Al-Khasha and the 37th Division Camp, with casualty reports disputed between roughly 20 dead cited by separatists and lower figures reported elsewhere.
- Residents in Mukalla reported gunfire, armed men roaming the streets and looting of some offices, as local authorities urged protection of public and private property.
- The United Arab Emirates said it has completed the withdrawal of all its armed forces and signaled a halt to broader support, calling on Yemenis to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue.
- Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry called for a comprehensive conference in Riyadh to address the southern dispute, as tensions rose following the STC’s declaration of a two-year transition toward a referendum on independence.