Yemeni forces backed by Arab coalition forces have concluded the Operation Sweeping Torrent to purge Abyan of al-Qaeda remnants and accomplished major victories in record time.
Operation Sweeping Torrent is one of the most significant military operations in Yemen as it succeeded in eliminating al-Qaeda’s presence in Abyan and Shabwa. Wadi Al Masini in Hadhramaut was also purged of al-Qaeda during Operation Decisive Sword.
Warehouses containing large amounts of missiles, ammunition, and explosives were seized during the operation against the group and several al-Qaeda members, including commanders, were killed and detained.
