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Southern Transitional Council anti-aircraft guns engage Saudi-backed drones in Aden

"Breaking: On January 6, 2026, Southern Transitional Council anti-aircraft guns engaged Saudi-backed drones in Aden, escalating regional tensions. Discover the implications."

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Southern Transitional Council anti-aircraft guns engage Saudi-backed drones in Aden
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The Southern Transitional Council"s anti-aircraft guns engaged drones operated by Saudi-backed forces in Aden on January 6, 2026. The confrontation marks an escalation in the ongoing conflict in the region.

Details surrounding the incident remain limited, but the use of anti-aircraft weapons indicates an active defense against aerial threats posed by the Saudi-backed forces. This engagement highlights the continuing tensions in Aden, where various factions vie for control.

In related coverage, recent developments in other regions, such as the ongoing protests in Abdanan, Ilam, have drawn attention to the broader political unrest in the area. For more information, see our previous reports.

The situation in Aden remains fluid, with both local and international implications as the conflict continues to evolve.

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