A newly constructed airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, part of Yemen’s remote Socotra Archipelago, is nearing completion, according to satellite imagery analyzed by the Associated Press. Located near the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, a critical maritime trade route, the runway has drawn attention for its potential strategic significance in a region plagued by conflict.

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New airstrip on Yemeni island spurs speculation near critical trade route

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New airstrip built on Yemen's Socotra Archipelago, suspected UAE involvement, boosts maritime security amid Houthi attacks on global trade.

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