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Yemen's Sanaa government conducts 'Mawlid al-Nour' military drills

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Al Mayadeen
  • 8 Sep 2023 22:57
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Members of the Eighth Presidential Protection Brigade expressed their satisfaction with the successful execution of this military exercise, intending to send a resolute message of unwavering readiness to defend Yemen's sovereignty, and independence, and to thwart any hostile designs.

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  • Yemeni soldiers conducting Mawlid al-Nour drills on September 8th, 2023 (Yemeni Military Media)
    Yemeni soldiers conducting Mawlid al-Nour drills on September 8th, 2023 (Yemeni Military Media)

In preparation for the Prophet's Birthday and the anniversary September 21 revolution, Sanaa's Eighth Presidential Protection Brigade, a division under the Ministry of Defense in the Sanaa government, recently executed a strategic military exercise known as the "Birth of Light Drills".

Some of the main attendees included Ahmed Hamed, Director of the Presidential Office, Major General Mohammed Al-Ghamari, Chief of Staff, Major General Ali Al-Mushki, his deputy, and Major General Ali Al-Kahlani, Assistant Minister of Defense for Human Resources.

🔥 شاهد | مناورة "مولد النور" العسكرية لقوات اللواء الثامن الحماية الرئاسية 23-02-1445 | 08-09-2023 pic.twitter.com/cjrgTQndRf

— البأس اليماني (@YeWrath) September 8, 2023

According to Yemen's Sabaa news agency, the drill simulated a precision attack on hypothetical enemy positions. A tactical team from the Eighth Presidential Protection Brigade stealthily infiltrated these positions, while armored vehicles, artillery, and machine guns continuously unleashed live ammunition, effectively neutralizing the virtual enemy forces and their installations.

Members of the Eighth Presidential Protection Brigade expressed their satisfaction with the successful execution of this military exercise, intending to send a resolute message of unwavering readiness to defend Yemen's sovereignty, and independence, and to thwart any hostile designs.

🔥 صور من مناورة عسكرية نفذها اللواء الثامن حماية رئاسية بعنوان "مناورة مولد النور" تزامناً مع قدوم ذكرى #المولد_النبوي_الشريف وثورة الـ 21 من سبتمبر 23-02-1445 | 08-09-2023 pic.twitter.com/ToP6Jvy28j

— البأس اليماني (@YeWrath) September 8, 2023

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Colonel Abdul Samad Al-Mutawakil, a distinguished leader within the Eighth Presidential Protection Brigade emphasized the complex challenges facing the Islamic world at large and Yemen in particular. Threats and challenges from oppressive forces, international dominance, and the influence of the United States and "Israel" and their proxies have necessitated Yemen's military preparedness to counter these imminent threats effectively.

He underscored that this exercise symbolizes a fraction of Yemen's military readiness and sends a firm, message to both internal and external adversaries. 

In a direct address to the coalition, Al-Mutawakil declared, "We are prepared to engage in battles on land and in the sea, unlike anything you have encountered in your history. Your destiny will be marked by failure and defeat, while we shall emerge victorious."

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This development aligns with the recent statement by Yemen's President of the Supreme Political Council, Mahdi Al-Mashat, who stressed the critical need to prioritize "the defense against aggression and the siege" on Yemen.

During a gathering of prominent figures in Sanaa province, Al-Mashat reiterated that the conflict persists and called for continuous high readiness levels across the board, encompassing the armed forces, security agencies, and tribal support.

It is essential to note that the prolonged aggression against Yemen, extending until late 2021, has claimed the lives of approximately 377,000 individuals and inflicted cumulative economic losses amounting to $126 billion. Furthermore, a staggering 80% of Yemen's population currently depends on humanitarian assistance, according to the United Nations.

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