Capture of 47 Pakistani Soldiers by Yemen's Ansarullah in Bab al-Mandab
According to published reports, Yemen's Ansarullah forces have captured 85 soldiers of the Saudi-led coalition during clashes in the Bab al-Mandab area, with 47 of them said to be Pakistani military personnel.
SANA'A — during clashes in the Bab al-Mandab area, 85 soldiers of the Saudi-led coalition have been taken captive by Yemen's Ansarullah, 47 of whom are Pakistani military personnel.
These soldiers were captured during the ongoing battles in the Bab al-Mandab area; however, no further details about the identity of the captives have been released.
This report comes as clashes have increased near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait between Houthi forces and the Saudi-led coalition. The strait is a key maritime route between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and holds particular importance for global trade.