Battle of Al Mukalla (2016)

When

24 Apr 2016 – 25 Apr 2016

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

14.53° N, 49.12° E

Description

battle of the Yemeni Civil War

Battle of the Yemeni Civil War

The Second Battle of Mukalla refers to an armed conflict between al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and the Saudi-led Coalition. The aim of the coalition offensive was to disable the newly resurgent al-Qaeda Emirate in Yemen by recapturing its capital, Mukalla. The battle led to a coalition victory, in which the coalition forces gained control of Mukalla and the surrounding coastal areas.

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