UAE-backed Hadhrami Elite Forces advance in Hadhramaut and al-Mahrah

UAE-backed Hadhrami Elite Forces (HEF) have made significant advances in the Hadhramaut Governorate, capturing oil-rich areas around Bin Eifan. The forces have also moved into the neighboring al-Mahrah Governorate, securing major towns such as Sayhut and al-Ghaydah along the Coastal Highway.

Early this morning, footage emerged showing clashes between the UAE-backed Hadhrami Elite Forces and the Saudi-backed Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance in the Hadhramaut Governorate.

These developments come amid ongoing tensions in the region, as the HEF continues to assert control over strategic locations. For more on related coverage, see our article on recent developments involving the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council.