UAE takeover of Socotra Part of the Yemeni Crisis Date 3 May 2018 Location Socotra, Yemen Result UAE Army troops take over Socotra Airport and sea ports on the island Belligerents Yemen Yemen Armed Forces United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Army Commanders and leaders Ahmed Obeid bin Daghr Ahmed Abdallah Ali al-Socotri Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Strength Unknown 100-300 troops Casualties and losses None None