Giants Brigades lead southern Yemen fightback against the Houthis

On October 5, 2026, groups linked to the former Southern Transitional Council (STC), including the Southern Giants Brigades, along with Yemen's internationally recognized government forces, launched a major offensive against the Houthis near the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. By Monday afternoon, the pro-government forces led by the Giants Brigade had managed to cut off the main road connecting the port city of Mocha to Bab al-Mandeb, marking a significant military gain. This operation is part of a nationwide campaign to oust the Iran-backed Houthis from key territories, including the vital coastline. The cooperation between STC-affiliated groups and pro-government forces demonstrated their combined effectiveness against the Houthis, despite previous conflicts in southern Yemen.