Saleh’s special forces commander killed in Yemen
Five senior commanders from Yemen’s Houthi militia movement, including a high rank officer pro to deposed President, Ali Saleh forces, were killed
Five senior commanders from Yemen’s Houthi militia movement, including a high rank officer loyal to deposed President Ali Abdullah Saleh, were killed during clashes in Marib and Saada provinces, according to sources.
The sources told Al Arabiya News Channel that Aqil al Dulaimi, Hisham al Dulaimi and Kamal al Dulaimi were killed while fighting the “National Army” and “Popular Resistance” forces in Serwah, West Marib.
In addition, Abdul Latif Hatim, who is military commander from the special forces of Saleh, was also killed alongside Abu Ali Abdullah Mohammed al-Houthi, who is considered one of the field commander close to the Leader in Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement.
Both were killed in clashes north east Saada, the sources added.
*This article also appears on AlArabiya.net.
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