Mysterious airstrip appears on Yemeni island

Satellite Images Reveal Mysterious Airstrip on Remote Island in Yemen Nears Completion
New images have revealed an airstrip being build on a Yemeni island; it could have major ramifications for the region's stability.
Mysterious airstrip appears on a Yemeni island as Houthi rebel attacks threaten region
The airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, which rises out of the Indian Ocean, could provide a key landing zone for military operations patrolling that waterway.
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 on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island Raises Security Concerns Amid Houthi Attacks
A new airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island raises security concerns amid Houthi attacks and regional tensions affecting global shipping routes.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
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,
Mysterious new airstrip appears on an island in the Middle East
The runway was observed in aerial photographs on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island and is thought to have been constructed by the United Arab Emirates.
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New airstrip built on Yemen's Socotra Archipelago, suspected UAE involvement, boosts maritime security amid Houthi attacks on global trade.
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