The author of the Colonel Cassad Telegram channel, military expert Boris Rozhin, talks about the events in Yemen over the past week.
20 July
The Houthis began the procedure for lifting immunity from 12 members of the Yemeni parliament, who were caught in collaboration with the government Mansura Hadi and the Saudi coalition. Last year they were sentenced to death for such cooperation 35 former members of parliament of Yemen. Their assets were seized and partially nationalized.
21 July
Yemen’s Prime Minister @DrMaeenSaeed says #Qatar backs the #Houthi militia and intentionally creates chaos/instability in his country.#Yemen@UN #US #UAE #SaudiArabia
— Murad (To be) (@ MuradAbdo22) July 21, 2020
Prime Minister of Yemen Abdul Aziz bin Saleh Habtur accused Qatar of supporting the Ansar Allah movement (хуситов) and creating chaos and instability in Yemen.
Meanwhile, the Houthis took control of the Cooperative and Agricultural Credit Bank and appointed a loyal chairman of the board of directors., sacking the former chairman, loyal to the Hadi government. Hadis called this decision of the Houthis illegal.
The Center for Global Policy has released a large report on the current operational capabilities of the Islamic State 1 (IG1, IGIL1; It banned in Russia) in Yemen. noted, that the group is trying to interact with the forces, loyal to the Emirates, and revises its tactics and strategy against the background of previous failures.
22 July
#Yemen
Four ATGM attacks of Houthi forces in Marib province.
A tank, two armed pickups and an unknown vehicle were destroyed in the attack.
This is my version of the video.???? pic.twitter.com/kip3GCA8DH— Eastern Lion Oriental military enthusiast (@Sunkway_China) July 23, 2020
Houthi ATGM in Marib province destroyed one tank, one armored vehicle and two "technical" opponents.
Houthi and their M61 Vulcan technical in Marib province. pic.twitter.com/MLyVsfzjT0
— Status-6 (@Archer83Able) July 22, 2020
Houthi use of the M61 Vulcan on a pickup truck to support infantry operations in Marib province.
With the grace of Allah ????
An offensive operation against Saudi-led coalition forces’ positions in al-Abdiya and Mahliya areas of Marib front, north of the capital Sanaa. Yemen
???? Breaking the encroachment of the tools of aggression on the Mahliya district in Marib 22-07-2020
Yemen pic.twitter.com/sQFbh2Ci9h— Princess Of Yemen ???????? alternative (@princess_yMn20) July 22, 2020
Houthi actions in Marib province against Saudi mercenaries and Hadis.
#Marib: An offensive operation against the army and committees against the mercenaries of the aggression in Al-Abdiyyah and repelling the march of mercenaries of aggression in Mahlia
Marib: Yemeni Army Storms US-Saudi Mercenaries Sites in Al Abdiyah District & repels an attack on its sites by US-Saudi Mercenaries in Mahliyah District 22-07-2020 pic.twitter.com/nUy8pqcbzMMaps of Yemen ???????????????????? ???????????????????? (@YemenMaps) July 22, 2020
Fighting continues in Yemeni province of Marib, both sides tried to attack, however, there were no significant advances at the front.
23 July
#Yemen: Screenshots from the latest #Houthi sniping operations video showcases a few of their craft-produced anti-material rifles. pic.twitter.com/4zYvOmzRGb
— Venator (@venator_32) July 23, 2020
Houthis published materials, dedicated to the work of their sniper and anti-sniper teams. The video shows modern weapons.
#Yemen
Video of another Houthi operation in Al-Abdiyah district, SW Marib province. pic.twitter.com/y1uV5rLDvU— Eastern Lion Oriental military enthusiast (@Sunkway_China) July 23, 2020
The Houthis managed to achieve some tactical success in the southern regions of the province of Marib.
American corporation RAND has released a report, dedicated to the ties of Iran and "Ansar Allah", as well as the prospects for the transformation of Ansar Allah into a full-fledged analogue of the Lebanese Hezbollah.
according to a study, Global Research hundreds of military personnel from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries trained in Britain to conduct further operations in Yemen.
24 July
Our air operations continue to reach the Yemeni airports as a part of our #humanitarian commitment to support the people of #Yemen.
With vital support from our partner @eu_echo, another aircraft arrived today in #Aden carrying 7tons of essential #Health supplies.#YemenCantWait pic.twitter.com/AdXXqyJuF9— UNICEF Yemen (@UNICEF_Yemen) July 24, 2020
UN and UNICEF delivered to Aden 7 tons of humanitarian aid (mainly medicines)
Malaysia has strongly condemned the drone and missile attacks directed by the Houthi rebels towards Saudi Arabia on July 12. The attacks were successfully intercepted by Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/ZOnXI6p8bs
- MalaysiaMilitaryPower (@ MalaysiaMilita1) July 24, 2020
Malaysia officially condemned drone attacks, launched by the Houthis, in Saudi Arabia.
Honoring the Lieutenant, Majed bin Falah Al-Duwaish, who dropped 3 Houthi drones several days ago. pic.twitter.com/4StVDBvPV2
— Asim Albder (@asim20043) July 24, 2020
Lieutenant Majed bin Falah al-Duweish was awarded in Saudi Arabia, who shot down three Houthi drones in the first half of July.
HD Video last 1#HOUTHIS hunting & sniping the monsterz of al sauds!
In #Marib front line
Than al saud support zionizt s idea to destroy #Syria #Yemen & #HEZBOLLAH the only Arabs who stands against humanity’s enemies #netanyahu????
Here al saud sponsored the whole #gs s budget pic.twitter.com/8zhJ3TtCHe- SyriaWarNews ???????????????????????????????? (@090203_S_A_M_H) July 24, 2020
Houthi sniper and infantry operations in Marib province.
25 July
Al #Maharah governorate resist, refusing to fall dn to the puppets of #Saudi & the #UAE. #AlMaharah has learnt from the painful lessons of occupied #Aden gov & #Socotra Island.#Yemen#YemenCantWait pic.twitter.com/TnkMe5qVA1
- Mohamad Al Shami (@mamashami) July 25, 2020
Armed residents of Al-Mahra province protest against attempts by the United Arab Emirates to separate part of the territory of South Yemen into a separate state and cultivate separatism with the help of the Southern Transitional Council (UPS).
North Yemeni occupation forces blocked convoy of pro STC Mahris from entering Alghayda capital of Mahra to join pro self-adminstration rally organized by the STC. Despite this aggression, Mahris who were already in the capital held the rally. #Yemen#المهره_تهزم_الحوثي_والاخوان https://t.co/21fHKzqYZ0
- Reem Almashali (@belovedAden94) July 25, 2020
Hadi supporters block the advance of the South Transitional Council column, who was heading to Al-Mahra province to hold an anti-Hadist rally. The rally nevertheless passed, but in a stripped down version.
A source in Al Ghaida city told me that a dozen of pro-Islah /Houthi gunmen raided Al Mahrah Grand Hotel and forcibly expelled women activists were preparing to take part in the rally which took to the streets of Al Ghaida in support of the STC Self-administration today.#Yemen pic.twitter.com/0qfuJP1eoG
- Ali Mahmood Mohammed (@ alimahmood19844) July 25, 2020
Al-Islah militants raid the Grand Hotel in Al Gaida, and drove the women out of there, who gathered there to support the UPC rally.
#BREAKING
Hadi’s government announced that #EGYPTIAN troops have been deployed in Aden.#Yemen pic.twitter.com/g61Q38Udk6— Yemen In The Field (@FieldYemen) July 25, 2020
Government Mansura Hadi announced, that the Egyptian military will be stationed in Aden. This is an obvious attempt to thwart the UAE's plans to dismember Yemen., opposing Egypt to the forces of the UPS and the Emirates.
They’re displaced, they left their homes in search of safety in difficult circumstances & floods added to their tragedy.
Recently, with the @YemenCrescent we distributed the second round of food & shelter items for about 4,900 displaced people affected by the floods in #Marib. pic.twitter.com/36M4TZrBBn— ICRC Yemen (@ICRC_ye) July 26, 2020
Refugee camp in Marib province.
#Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement denounced the harassment of an Iranian passenger plane by American warplanes over #Syria as a “flagrant violation of international agreements”https://t.co/TBZZBMTtiz pic.twitter.com/TgARJiQBOQ
— Tasnim News Agency (@Tasnimnews_EN) July 25, 2020
Ansar Allah Movement Formally Condemned US Actions, who were chasing an Iranian passenger plane. The statement stressed, that only resistance makes Washington respect someone else's sovereignty.
#Houthi militias bomb Al-Jabalia villages and fire was returned by joint forces in #Hodeidah pic.twitter.com/IAscnNByNQ
— Newsyemen.net/tweetsinEnglish (@NewsyemenS) July 25, 2020
Houthi forces fired at positions of Hadis and Tarek Saleh's forces south of Hodeidah. Coalition command accused Houthis of violating ceasefire agreements at Hodeidah.
Saudi F-15 jet shoots down Iranian drones above Yemen
Video has emerged of what appears to be a Saudi F-15 fighter jet shooting down two Iranian drones above Yemen on July 2.#drones #Saudi #Yemen #war #warfarehttps://t.co/UonLbeuLtV pic.twitter.com/BOlZaxDVjJ— Josh Spires (drone no) ✊???? ✊???? ✊???? (@drone_nr) July 25, 2020
Published video of destruction of two Houthi drones by Saudi F-15 2 July.
In the city of Urbah, south of Taiz, fighting has resumed between the mountain brigade of the Al-Islah party and the 35th armored brigade. Fighting in the Urbach area with varying intensity has been going on for two weeks, after Al-Islah militants killed the son of the brigade commander.
26 July
Resistance leader Mohammad Mottalib al-Omari in Di Naim refused to join the actions of the Al-Islah party in Abyan against the UPC troops. He declared, that local forces are ready to fight only with the Houthis, but not with other anti-Houthis forces.
Tahama villages in Hodeida and Hajja governorate of #Yemen are in real crisis due to the floods last night .
Number of people killed
Some other lost
And some injured pic.twitter.com/zVbkNDaS5c— Yemeni Citizen???????? (@PeaceForYemen26) July 25, 2020
People who are already vulnerable and many of them IDPs have lost their entitlements, shelters and means of living#Yemen pic.twitter.com/zK4H8bEUrJ
— Yemeni Citizen???????? (@PeaceForYemen26) July 25, 2020
Severe floods in West Yemen villages. There are dead and injured. Agriculture in the affected areas severely damaged.
A delegation from Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf countries held talks in Aden with the President of the Southern Self-Government, Major General Said ben Brick. In addition to discussing interaction issues, noted the negative role of Qatar, who is active in intelligence activities in Aden, and also supports terrorist elements in the country.
Soldiers of #Lahj governorate close the road of Tor Al-Baha to Aden https://t.co/SOZaw5Fnn2 #yemen #south_yemen #aden #sma_news
- en-smanews (@en_smanews) July 26, 2020
In the area of the city of Lahj, soldiers of the 17th Infantry Brigade blocked the road from Tor al-Baha to Aden in protest against the termination of salary payments by the commander of the brigade, Turki al-Subayhi. The brigade hasn't paid salaries for five months. Earlier in Lahj, there were protests against officials and the military, associated with the Hadi government. Protests supported by Emirates and the Southern Transitional Council. The soldiers declare, that they will keep the road closed, until they get the money they earn.
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written letter Saudi crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Houthi rebels as well as the U.N. Secretary General that he wants to mediate and end the war in Yemen. Some see his move as plans to contest the 2021Presidential election. https://t.co/7EwjifrAlA
- Abubakar Mundir (@AbubakarMundir) July 27, 2020
Former President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sent letters to the UN Secretary General, the Houthi leaders and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Muhammad bin Salman with a proposal to mediate in negotiations to end the war in Yemen.
Yemeni Interior Minister, Major General Abdul Karim Al Houthi: There is a comprehensive plan for the Ministry’s leadership to improve and develop the performance of the various institutions affiliated with it. pic.twitter.com/417hWpPHcz
— Princess Of Yemen ???????? alternative (@princess_yMn20) July 27, 2020
Minister of Interior of Yemen (controlled by the Houthis) He stated, that his department is preparing a reform program to improve the performance of state institutions in the controlled territory
#Pakistan offered support to #SaudiArabia in safeguarding the territorial integrity of the kingdom amid recent Houthi attacks, the foreign office said on Sunday https://t.co/Gkhwe1arbm
— Arab News Pakistan (@arabnewspk) July 26, 2020
Pakistan officially supported Saudi Arabia's actions in Yemen and advocated the preservation of the country's territorial integrity.
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Author: Boris Rozin
