Joint Forces Reclaim Strategic Positions in Taiz and Lahj Following Houthi Offensive

Joint military forces and local resistance units successfully reclaimed strategic positions and hills in the Haifan and Maqatarah districts on Friday, October 30, 2026, following intense clashes with Houthi militia forces.

Field sources reported that the Fourth Hazm Brigade and the 35th Armored Brigade of the National Resistance launched a counter-offensive to retake the Al-Harz and Aqeel sites in the Al-Aboos sub-district of Haifan, located north of Tur Al-Bahah. These positions had been briefly seized by Houthi militants during an early morning assault.

The operation involved fierce combat throughout the morning, resulting in significant casualties among the Houthi ranks. Military officials confirmed that forces are currently engaged in ongoing efforts to fully secure the region and clear any remaining insurgent presence in the area.

Simultaneously, resistance fighters and local residents in the Maqatarah district, supported by the Subaiha tribes, conducted a successful operation to regain control of several key hills in the Sawalha region of Lahj Governorate. These sites had been captured by the militia in previous incursions.

The military operations across both fronts resulted in multiple Houthi casualties and the capture of several insurgent fighters. Authorities remain on high alert as they work to stabilize the reclaimed territories and prevent further infiltration by the militia.