SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni military officials say U.S. aircraft have carried out four airstrikes in a southern province where al-Qaida controls several key towns.
Two military officials say the airstrikes targeted Khanfar Mountain, near the town of Jaar in Abyan province, where al-Qaida is in control.
There was no comment from U.S. officials. In the past, U.S. warplanes have targeted leaders and facilities of al-Qaida in Yemen, considered one of its most dangerous branches.
The Yemeni officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with military regulations.
Al-Qaida has taken advantage of a year of internal turmoil to take over parts of southern Yemen.
