Battle of Al Masini valley

The battle of Al Masini valley, code named Operation Al Faisal by the coalition, was an operation to clear the Al-Qaeda controlled stronghold of Al Misini valley in Hadramut province.

Battle of Al Masini valley
Part of the Yemeni Civil War (2014–present),
the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen, and Hadramaut Insurgency
Date17–18 February 2018
Location
Masini valley, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen
Result

Coalition victory

  • 70% of Al Masini valley cleared of AQAP Islamists
Belligerents
al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Hadrami Elite Force
 United Arab Emirates
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Maj. Gen. Faraj al-Bahsani
Units involved
Sons of Hadhramaut Hadrami Elite forces
Strength
unknown unknown
Casualties and losses
19 killed 8 killed
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