A Yemeni military official reports that approximately 15,000 Saudi-backed Yemeni fighters have gathered in strategic regions near the Saudi border. This mobilization follows the recent seizure of territory by the Southern Transitional Council separatist group, which is supported by the United Arab Emirates. The fighters are positioned at the edges of the newly captured areas but have not been ordered to advance further. The official, speaking anonymously, emphasized that no military instructions have been given to move into the contested provinces.