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Summary:Southern Yemeni leaders vowing to repel advancing northern forces began arming civilians on May 15 to help defend the mountain approaches to their stronghold of Aden. Many of them were put to work immediately, loading tanks with shells and patrolling the area. One Southern colonel said he was confident his Russian-trained troops could resist the northern drive towards Aden.
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Location:YEMEN-SOUTH REPUBLIC OF SOUTH YEMEN KIRSH
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