Yemen: 12 deaths and 14 soldiers captured in clashes between army and militants secessionists
At least 12 people were killed in violent clashes between Yemeni troops and militants secessionists in the southern Yemeni province of Dhaleh on Tuesday, two Defense Ministry officials told CNN.
Among those killed were six troops and six militants. A top army colonel was among the government troops killed.
The Defense Ministry issued a statement in which it said that 14 soldiers were kidnapped by the secessionists. The ministry described the incident as a sabotage attack against a military supply truck.
Residents told CNN that artillery shelling started in the morning hours and continued until the evening.