Giants Brigades and Nation Shield Forces Secure Bab al-Mandab Strait and Mayun Island

The Giants Brigades and the Nation Shield forces announced on Friday that they have secured full control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait and Mayun Island following a large-scale military operation supported by the Arab Coalition air force.

A military source confirmed that the operation, which commenced at dawn, resulted in the liberation of the Al-Ardi military camp and the seizure of coastal guard observation posts. Furthermore, the forces successfully regained control of the mountain ranges overlooking the strait, which serve as a critical vantage point for safeguarding international maritime traffic.

The operation also led to the complete expulsion of Houthi forces from Mayun Island. The military command emphasized that the strait, the island, and all surrounding strategic sites are now entirely removed from the influence of the Houthi militia.

According to the source, the offensive was launched following the expiration of an ultimatum issued to Houthi elements who had been besieged in the area for several days. This maneuver is part of a broader tactical effort to reclaim vital installations and ensure the security of the strategically essential waterway.

The participating forces, backed by intensive aerial support from the Arab Coalition, have successfully fortified the reclaimed positions, including the high-altitude terrain and surveillance points that oversee the Bab al-Mandab Strait.