29 Apr 2024 | 04:49 PM UTC
Yemen: Bomb attack in Mudiyah District, Abyan Governorate, kills six soldiers and wounds 11 others April 29
Bomb attack targeting military vehicle kills six soldiers, wounds 11 others in Mudiyah District, Yemen, April 29. Increased security likely.
A bomb attack targeted a military vehicle belonging to the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the vicinity of Al-Qawz, Mudiyah District, Abyan Governorate, April 29. The blast reportedly killed six soldiers and wounded 11 others. Though no group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, militants affiliated with Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) may have carried it out.
Security forces will likely maintain a heightened security presence around the site of the blast until any associated investigative work has concluded. Any increased security measures that security forces impose will likely prompt localized transport and business disruptions.
Avoid the scene of the incident until authorities conclude any investigative work at the site and vacate the area. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the scene of the attack and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by security forces. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation.
AQAP has conducted a number of attacks against STC troops after they launched a military operation in Abyan Governorate in 2022.
