Mysterious airstrip appears on Yemeni island

Mysterious airstrip appears on Indian Ocean island in key shipping location
Mysterious airstrip appears on Indian Ocean island in key shipping location - A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, according to satellite photos analyze
Amid Houthi threats, a mysterious airstrip appears on Yemeni island
The runway is likely built by the United Arab Emirates, which has long been suspected of expanding its military presence in the region.
Mysterious Airstrip Emerges on Yemeni Island, Raising Geopolitical Questions
A newly constructed airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island, located near the Gulf of Aden, has drawn significant international attention, with satellite images revealing its near completion. The airstrip's emergence on this remote and strategically vital island has intensified speculation about its purpose and the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) military and humanitarian roles in the region.
Mysterious airstrip appears on a Yemeni island as Houthi rebel attacks threaten region
A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, according to satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press
Mysterious Airstrip on Yemeni Island Sparks Fears Amid Houthi Attacks and Regional Tensions |Details
A mysterious airstrip nearing completion on Yemen’s remote Abd al-Kuri Island raises regional security concerns. Satellite images suggest the UAE is behind the project, potentially to counter Houthi rebel attacks that threaten global shipping routes.
Mysterious Airstrip Is Being Built On A Remote Island Off Yemen: Report
A mysterious airstrip is reportedly near completion on a remote island off Yemen in a critical commercial shipping lane near the Gulf of Aden. The Associated Press analyzed satellite photos of the runway on Abd al-Kuri Island in the Indian Ocean,
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18 Israelis injured while rushing to shelters following missile launch from Yemen
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Yemen crisis: Separatists take over 'Galapagos of Indian Ocean'
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Yemen targets Israeli Ben Gurion Airport
east of Socotra Island, using several drones, resulting in a direct hit. He explained that the targeting of the ship was due to the owning company’s violation of the decision to prohibit vessels ...
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Yemen's Houthis Claim Targeting Ben Gurion Airport With Hypersonic Ballistic Missile
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New airstrip on Yemeni island spurs speculation near critical trade route
New airstrip built on Yemen's Socotra Archipelago, suspected UAE involvement, boosts maritime security amid Houthi attacks on ...