Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, second deputy premier and defense minister, visits injured soldiers and officers at the advanced field hospital in Jazan on Tuesday. (SPA)

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited the advanced field hospital of the Armed Forces in Jazan on Tuesday.

He was reassured about the injured in the ongoing battle. He conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif and wished them speedy recovery. The prince expressed pride in the bravery and valor exhibited by the Saudi soldiers in taking on the enemy.

Despite suffering injuries, they insisted on returning to their units after recovery for defense of their religion and homeland, he said.

The deputy crown prince decorated them with different badges of honor that are awarded to those injured during military action. He also met with the medical staff at the hospital and witnessed the state-of-the-art health facilities.

Later, he inspected the task force in the southern region as well as the rapid intervention force. He presided over a meeting during which he reviewed the current military situation and the recent military operations. He expressed pride at the speed and precision with which the operations were carried out by the armed forces in Jazan.

He stressed that the operations being carried out by the armed forces were gaining the admiration and pride of the Saudi leadership and the people.

The deputy crown prince poses for a group photo with soldiers and officers during the visit. (SPA)

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