Informed sources revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper significant military developments in Hadramawt Governorate, eastern Yemen, where the "Homeland Shield" forces have established full control over the strategic Al-Khash'ah camp, and their advance units have reached the outskirts of Sayun, the center of the Hadramawt Valley and Desert. These movements come within the framework of a redeployment plan and the reorganization of security and military operations in the country's largest governorate.
Details of field operations
Sources confirmed that large military units belonging to the "Homeland Shield" forces have taken over securing the Al-Khash'ah camp, one of the most important military bases in the region, located west of Sayun. The movements were not limited to this camp alone, but extended to include deployment points on the outskirts of Sayun, indicating a fundamental shift in the military map of the Wadi and desert regions.
General context and formation of the Homeland Shield Forces
To understand the dimensions of this event, one must return to the decision of the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, to establish the "Homeland Shield" forces as a reserve force directly under the command of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. These forces were formed with support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the aim of strengthening state authority and unifying military efforts to confront security challenges. Distinguished by their high level of training and modern equipment, these forces have been gradually deployed to several liberated areas, including Aden, Lahj, and Hadramawt, to fill security gaps and prevent any escalating tensions.
The strategic importance of Wadi Hadhramaut
The Hadramawt Valley holds immense strategic and economic importance, containing oil fields, border crossings, and the vital Seiyun International Airport, a major lifeline for Yemenis. Security in the valley has long been a point of political and military contention. The deployment of the "Homeland Shield" forces is a step aimed at defusing tensions and bolstering stability by deploying widely accepted forces directly under presidential command, thereby reducing friction between the various political factions in the region.
Expected impact locally and regionally
Observers believe that the "Homeland Shield" forces' control of the al-Khash'ah camp and their advance to the outskirts of Say'un will strengthen the presence of the state and its legitimate institutions in the province. Locally, this deployment is expected to improve the security situation and address the long-standing instability plaguing the valley. Regionally, this move reflects the consensus within the Presidential Leadership Council and the continued support from the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy, enabling government forces to manage sensitive security matters. This paves the way for a more stable phase, allowing for a focus on development and services in the resource-rich province.
