Gen. Ahmed Asiri says, in today's briefing, that the Coalition forces
continue to devastate all moving objects, particularly around Aden,
Al-Dhalea and Shabwa
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Riyadh, Jumada II 11, 1436, March 31, 2015, SPA -- Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin
Hasan Asiri, consultant at the minister of defense's office, today expressed
welcome of all relief efforts, provided by countries or humanitarian
organizations, urging that applications for such work be presented through
diplomatic channels, citing the need to prepare the material capabilities to
accommodate such relief assistance and to match them with the current
military operations.

In today's daily briefing on the campaign, which he held at Riyadh airbase,
Asiri said that Najran airport resumed operating, noting that flights will
go as scheduled after being suspended due to random firing originating from
the vicinity of the airport.

He said that the concerned authorities opened an investigation into the
incident to determine the source of the individual source of the fire,
adding that the current situation requires taking utmost degree of caution
and vigilance.

Brig. Gen. Asiri said that the coalition's operations are continuing, and
especially targeting objects in Aden and the surrounding, noting that
everyone knows that Houthi militia elements were stationed within the city
of Aden and along the roads leading to it during the presence of Yemeni
President Abdrabbo Mansour Hadi in Aden sometime ago.

The coalition forces intensified operations during the past 24 hours,
particularly in the north of the city of Aden, he said, adding that all
moving targets towards the city were attacked. He pointed out that the
pressure is mounting, especially on Brigade 33rd located around the cities
of Shabwa and Dalea.

Brig. Gen. Asiri said that the operations are continuing in northern Yemen
region of Saada, Houthi militias once stronghold, including the cities of
Dalea and Shabwa where they are now trying to enter to find shelters from
coalition airstrikes and thus mingle with the population.

Brig. Asiri said that the situation in the north of Aden is currently quiet
and all movements are targeted, whether individual or collective. He added
that all supply movements and attempts to transfer supplies among the cities
and some army units are directly targeted by the coalition's aircraft.

He disclosed that the air forces continued to target all air defense sites
in addition to ballistic missiles with some of them targeted for the second
time in order to ensure their complete destruction whether inside the cities
or in the northern areas, including Saada and others, pointing out that
'Kettaf' camp in north of Yemen was targeted yesterday in addition to some
brigade camps seized by Houthi militias.

There are groups of Houthi militia, inside Aden, before the start of the
operations, he stated.

They are dealt with by both People's Committees stationed inside Aden and
the coalition forces from outside of the city to cut the way of providing
them with any supplies, preventing them from moving or inflicting harm on
the people, he reaffirmed.

As soon as a report comes from a peoples' committee on a move by any Houthi
group, the aircraft working around the clock, would, immediately, deal with
the situation, Asiri added.

Ground operations have continued, at the same tempo, by the Saudi Royal Land
Forces targeting the concentrations and movements along the Saudi-Yemeni
border, while naval battleships completed their deployment to carry out the
maritime blockade of all Yemeni ports, he said.

Then, Asiri answered the reporters' questions.

Regarding the size of Saudi forces near the Yemeni borders, he explained
that there are many sectors in the region and all units have been allocated
for a certain job, stressing that the existing forces are sufficient to deal
with any threats.

In reply to a question to target the Houthi training sites outside the land
scale, Brig. Asiri confirmed that the theater of operations covers the
Republic of Yemen and the airspace and ports of Yemen are under the complete
control of the
coalition forces. Thus, existence of locations outside the territory of
Yemen is not a goal, but the goal is that Houthi militias have no impact on
the operations inside Yemen.

Regarding reports of civilian deaths in Dhamar city, Brig. Asiri explained
that Houthi militias are under pressure and try to enter the city in order
to transfer the fight into the cities, thus there are victims, stressing
that the coalition forces are operating with precision. 'The trucks are
targeted only after the intelligence units make sure that the trucks are
under control of Houthi militias,' he added, pointing out that the air
forces attack units heading to Shabwa and Dalea in order to prevent them
from enhancing their existence within cities.

Regarding a request of Yemeni Foreign Minister about the ground
intervention, Brig. Asiri confirmed that the minister speaks in a holistic
manner, stating that the main goals of the campaign are to support the
legitimacy. 'With regard to the
field work and planning, it is a military affair. When the coalition forces
need a ground action, they will not hesitate to do it,' he added, pointing
out that the airstrikes are carried out due to a timetable in order to
achieve its objectives. Brig. Asiri confirmed that there should be goals for
the ground attack serving the ultimate goal of the Determination Storm.

With regard to the arrival of Houthi relief and medical aid, Brig. Asiri
said that the airspace is under the complete control of the coalition
forces, stressing that the relief organizations which wish to send
assistance should obtain prior
permission from the leadership of the coalition. Brig. Asiri stressed that
several ships are scattering meantime but there is no movement to and from
the ports as everything is controlled by the navy.

In reply to a question on the impact of electronic warfare on the military
operation, Brig. Asiri said that the military organization mechanism takes
into account all dimensions and are prepared before, during and after the
military operations, including electronic communications, jamming,
eavesdropping and others. He pointed out that every unit is aware of its
responsibilities and duties.

'The coalition forces realize their role towards safety and security of the
Yemeni people. There is coordination among the coalition forces for
supporting and providing relief to the Yemeni people,' Brig. Asiri added.
Regarding presence of fighters from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and
members of the Hezbollah fighters with Houthis, Brig. Asiri confirmed that
these militias are trained and supported by Iran and Hezbollah. 'If ever
there is such a thing in combating sites, they will be dealt with
indiscriminately', he added.

About existence of guerrilla warfare within cities, Brig. Asiri said that
such cases are found in specific cities because of previous existence of the
militias inside them, pointing out that the People's Committees and the
pro-legitimacy Yemeni army are playing their part with support of the
coalition forces around the clock until fighting stops.

Brig. Asiri confirmed that presence of Houthi militias within residential
neighborhoods is an obstacle to the coalition force, stressing that the
coalition forces seek to ensure the safety of the Yemeni citizens.

--SPA
22:50 LOCAL TIME 19:50 GMT