A fragile alliance in Yemen is cracking as Southern Transitional Council forces accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes in Hadramout governorate. The strikes follow separatist advances into southern territories and alleged ambushes by armed groups that left two fighters dead and twelve wounded. The escalation fuels tension between Saudi Arabia and its UAE ally, complicating a decade-long fight against Iran-backed Houthis in northern Yemen. Separatists have also rallied in Aden, pushing for South Yemen’s secession. While Saudi mediation efforts continue, the conflict highlights growing fissures within the coalition and raises the risk of wider instability in the region.