Controversy has erupted in Yemen following conflicting reports about an alleged attempt by an unidentified military aircraft to land on Mayun Island, a strategic location overlooking the Bab al-Mandab Strait, amid government denials and heightened security concerns.
Military sources said government forces intercepted the aircraft during the past two days and prevented it from landing on the island’s airstrip, forcing it to withdraw. The sources suggested the aircraft may have been carrying personnel for a potential airborne operation.
Earlier, Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported that Yemeni government forces had raised combat readiness on Mayun Island after thwarting what it described as a ..
