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- Coalition spokesman Al-Maliki: Attack occurred on Friday during sports training at camp
- Bodies of fallen servicemen, injured officer transported to the Kingdom
RIYADH: A Saudi officer and a non-commissioned officer were killed and another officer injured following an attack within a military camp in Sayoun in Yemen, the spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced on Saturday.
Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the attack occurred on Friday evening during a sports training session at the camp.
The camp plays a critical role in supporting coalition forces, training personnel, combating terrorism and smuggling, and aiding humanitarian and development initiatives in Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The perpetrator, identified as being affiliated with the Yemeni Ministry of Defense, acted independently and does not reflect the values of the Yemeni ministry, SPA added.
Al-Maliki underscored that most members of the ministry appreciate the coalition鈥檚 significant efforts in supporting Yemeni legitimacy and alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people.
The injured officer and the bodies of the fallen servicemen were transported to the Kingdom following their evacuation from Yemen.
Al-Maliki confirmed that the joint forces, in collaboration with the Yemeni Ministry of Defense, will conduct a comprehensive investigation to uncover the motives, apprehend the attacker, and bring him to justice.
Al-Maliki extended sincere condolences on behalf of the coalition鈥檚 leadership to the families and loved ones of those killed and wished the injured soldier a speedy recovery.