Graduates of "al-Aqsa Flood" military courses conduct march, maneuver in Saba Agency
Sana'a - Saba:
The first batch of graduates from "al-Aqsa Flood" open military courses, organized on Wednesday by the Yemeni News Agency Saba, conducted a march and military maneuver today as part of the agency's mobilization efforts.
Sixty graduates from the agency participated, demonstrating the skills they acquired during the 13-day course, including the use of light and medium weapons, defense, attack strategies, camouflage, and concealment techniques.
The maneuver, attended by Mohammed Abdul Quddus Al-Sharai, Vice Chairman of the Agency's Board of Directors and Deputy Editor-in-Chief, involved targeting virtual enemy sites with Kalashnikov rifles, machine guns, and other combat tactics on the battlefield.
The graduates expressed their commitment to supporting the armed forces in the ongoing battle for "Promised Victory and Holy Jihad" and to defending Palestine. They also pledged to confront the dangers and conspiracies threatening the nation.
Al-Sharai emphasized the importance of the course in enhancing the graduates' readiness to face any escalation from American, Zionist, and British forces. He highlighted the value of "al-Aqsa Flood" courses in preparing members of the Yemeni News Agency Saba for future confrontations and raising their combat proficiency.
Samir al-Qudaimi, the mobilization official at the agency, explained that the maneuver was part of efforts to bolster the agency's members' capabilities and preparedness for any potential confrontations. He also noted the role of Yemen's national media in countering the enemy's media efforts despite limited resources.
The event concluded with the distribution of participation certificates to the graduates by al-Sharai, al-Qudaimi, and Ibrahim al-Sharafi, Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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