he Yemeni Armed Forces have imposed full control over strategic areas of al-Balaq mountain range in the vicinity of Ma’rib Dam.
According to tribal sources, dozens on sides were killed and wounded during fierce battles, in which that Yemeni forces were able to carry out a fruitful operation targeting and taking control over a strategic mountain range.
The sources said the recent military achievement would allow the army forces to control the western and southern entrances to the city of Ma’rib.
Currently, the army forces are advancing towards the positions of al-Qaeda troops and coalition forces in the eastern Falaj area, the main gateway to the city of Ma’rib from the southern side, which connects the city with the provinces of Shabwah and Bayda.
