The Ministry of Communications, which is under the control of the Houthi group in Sanaa, considered the launch of the “Starlink” satellite Internet service in Yemeni territory a “direct threat to national security.”

The ministry's statement came hours after Starlink's management announced the official launch of the service in Yemen.

The Ministry warned all citizens against dealing with Starlink, which provides satellite Internet services, as its services are illegal, according to the statement.

It pledged to take all necessary measures to “protect the country’s sovereignty and security and prevent any attempts to undermine the country’s independence and stability.”

Shortly after the formation of the Presidential Command Council, President Rashad Al-Alimi asked his government to study a proposal to obtain a license from the “Starlink” group with the aim of isolating the Internet service from the control of the Houthi group in Sanaa, and securing military communications. 

Earlier last month, the recognized Yemeni government approved the entry into service of the satellite Internet project under presidential directives.

Early Wednesday morning, the government's General Communications Corporation confirmed the official activation of the Starlink service in the territories of the Republic of Yemen, and is awaiting the announcement of the prices of devices and packages for the service in the governorates under the government's influence.