Saudi-led Arab coalition forces carried out what was described as a limited airstrike targeting military equipment after it arrived from the UAE’s Fujairah port aboard two vessels at Mukalla port in Yemen’s eastern Hadramout province, which is under the control of the Southern Transitional Council.

The strike followed intelligence reports indicating the arrival of shipments suspected of being intended for military use.

The coalition said the operation aimed to prevent potential threats to maritime security and regional stability, stressing its adherence to rules of engagement.

The strike comes at a sensitive time, as the Yemeni file balances between fragile de-escalation efforts and the risk of renewed escalation.