"Local sources have reported armed clashes between the Yemeni army loyal to the internationally recognised government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces during an attempt by the separatist group to advance towards the strategically located al-Ghuraf area in the oil-rich Hadramout governorate. Videos posted by local activists showed STC forces storming the presidential palace building in the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen on Wednesday, following clashes with the army."
"The sources added that the STC forces were stationed in the Jathma area of the Seiyun plateau, before they bombed the headquarters of the Yemeni army in the city centre. According to local media, Wadi Hadramout has been witnessing large-scale military operations since Wednesday morning, accompanied by intense artillery fire. The STC has previously called for the separation of the southern region from Yemen."
Armed clashes erupted in Wadi Hadramout between Yemeni army units loyal to the internationally recognised government and Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces as the STC attempted to advance toward al-Ghuraf. Videos show STC fighters storming the presidential palace in Seiyun after fighting with army units. STC forces reportedly occupied Jathma on the Seiyun plateau and bombed the army headquarters in the city centre, prompting large-scale operations and heavy artillery fire since Wednesday morning. The STC framed the offensive as the Promising Future operation. A Saudi delegation has reportedly negotiated a settlement. Yemen remains fractured with Houthi control in the northwest.
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