Mortar Bomb

Mortar Bomb event in Al Bayda, Maswarah area, Yemen on Mon 5th August 2019

5th August 2019

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On 5 August 2019, AQAP forces claimed to have targeted UAE-backed 'Elite' forces in Maswarah district of Al Bayda using mortar rounds. No further info. *Note that Shabwani Elite forces are coded due to the proximity of Maswarah district to Shabwah governorate but that it is unclear which forces the claim is referring to.

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Yemen (YEM)

Al Bayda ( Maswarah area )

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