Aden, Rabi'I 26, 1439, December 14, 2017, SPA -- Yemeni army forces in Saada province have launched their first operation inside the neighboring Al-Jouf province. Commander of the sector of Saada Brigadier Obeid Al-Athla confirmed Yemeni army forces had controlled the first directorate affiliated to Al-Jouf, stressing the preparation for liberating next directorates in the coming days. -- SPA 11:36 LOCAL TIME 08:36 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w562950