Al Qaeda Shows It's Reach In Major Attack Against A Heavily Guarded Yemen Military Base

The attackers were said to have worn military fatigues and driven a stolen military vehicle [Reuters]

Deadly Blast Rocks Yemen Military Base -- CNN

Sanaa, Yemen (CNN) -- At least 15 Yemeni troops were killed and more than a dozen injured when suspected al-Qaeda militants attacked a heavily guarded government military base in southern Yemen Friday, security officials said.

The attack started when militants drove a vehicle loaded with explosives into the base in Abyan province, three local security officials said. The vehicle detonated near a crowd of troops.

A gun battle then ensued between militants and troops, culminating in the deaths of all nine militant attackers, security officials said.

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Yemen attack on army base leaves dozens dead -- The Guardian
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