Brigadier General Ahmed Abdullah Turki, Commander of the Third Brigade and the Commander of the western sector and the coastal strip in Yemen, has praised the significant role of the Arab coalition forces in general and the role played by the UAE Armed Forces in Aden in particular.

He said in a statement that the UAE Armed Forces have been playing the prominent role since the first day of the incursion of the Houthi militias into the city of Aden, and added that they have been participating in the military operations as part of the Arab coalition since its inception.

Brig. Gen. Turki added that the UAE participation is not confined to the airstrikes alone, but it took part in the liberation of the city of Aden and other southern cities, alongside the brothers in the south and the national resistance army.

He said, "Our Emirati brothers surprised us with their high morale and unique combat skills as they involved in various fronts. They also demonstrated high combat and military skills in the management of the operations and offensive plans that culminated with complete successes."

On securing the coastline and the western sector, Brig. Gen. Turki said, "We lacked heavy military equipment but the UAE Armed Forces provided various weapons to the Third Brigade."

He explained that the UAE armed forces back the Third Brigade, which is occupying a strategic location overlooking the Bab Al Mandab Strait, Miyun Island and the coastal strip.

Brig. Gen. Turki praised the efficient and sophisticated Emirati troops who display high capabilities and morale, while expressing his satisfaction about the UAE support. He pledged that the Third Brigade will convey its gratitude to them.

Source: WAM