Airstrikes Hit Key Base in Southern Yemen

A military headquarters in southern Yemen was hit by airstrikes early Thursday, local witnesses reported. The strikes targeted the Parshid Brigade, a major force of the Southern Transitional Council (STC). The attack occurred west of the coastal city of Mukalla. The STC is a key group that seeks an independent southern Yemen. It is backed by the United Arab Emirates and is a nominal ally of Yemen's internationally recognized government. Witnesses told the Anadolu news agency that the strikes caused significant damage to the facility. It is not yet clear who was responsible for the attack or if there were casualties. The incident marks a serious escalation in tensions within the complex Yemen conflict.