The airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, which rises out of the Indian Ocean, could provide a key landing zone for military operations patrolling that waterway.

A new airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island raises security concerns amid Houthi attacks and regional tensions affecting global shipping routes.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

A newly constructed airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island, located near the Gulf of Aden, has drawn significant international attention, with satellite images revealing its near completion. The airstrip's emergence on this remote and strategically vital island has intensified speculation about its purpose and the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) military and humanitarian roles in the region.

The runway is likely built by the United Arab Emirates, which has long been suspected of expanding its military presence in the region.

A mysterious airstrip is reportedly near completion on a remote island off Yemen in a critical commercial shipping lane near the Gulf of Aden. The Associated Press analyzed satellite photos of the runway on Abd al-Kuri Island in the Indian Ocean,

The runway was observed in aerial photographs on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island and is thought to have been constructed by the United Arab Emirates.