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What will be the impact of the Abd al-Kuri Island airstrip on regional shipping lanes by December 31, 2025?
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1.5-Mile Mysterious Airstrip Nears Completion on Abd al-Kuri Island Amid Houthi Attacks
Jan 17, 2025, 09:54 AM
A mysterious airstrip is nearing completion on Abd al-Kuri Island in Yemen, as revealed by satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press. This 1.5-mile runway, located near the Gulf of Aden, could serve as a strategic base for controlling vital shipping lanes that have been increasingly targeted by Houthi rebel attacks. The construction of the airstrip is believed to be linked to the United Arab Emirates, which may be seeking to establish a secluded landing zone for surveillance operations around Socotra Island. This development comes amid escalating tensions in a region already impacted by a prolonged conflict, raising concerns about potential implications for arms smuggling and regional security.
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