Explosion Kills 6 Mercenaries in Yemen’s Occupied Abyan Province

Six mercenaries, associated with the “Southern Transitional Council (STC)” militia supported by Emirati occupation forces, were killed in an explosion targeting their military patrol in Mudiyah district, occupied Abyan province, on Monday.

The spokesperson for the “Southern Forces”, Mohammed Al-Naqib, stated the explosion occurred during the patrol’s pursuit by what he termed “terrorist elements” in Mudiyah district.

This incident follows a recent attack with an explosive device on the Shabwah Defense Forces in Al-Masiniyah district, Shabwah, injuring three soldiers.

In 2015, Saudi and Emirati forces entered the city of Aden from Bir Ali, citing the need to repel the “Houthi-Iranian” intervention and secure international navigation. It didn’t take long after the arrival of these forces for the new British-style experiment to take shape.

Since then, Aden and other southern governorates have grappled with pervasive security issues, including daily crimes and instability. Forces aligned with the US-Saudi aggression and Saudi-Emirati occupation maintained control, contributing to a climate of chaos.

The region witnesses frequent abductions, bombings, and factional clashes as various groups vie for power. Additionally, there has been a troubling increase in targeted assassinations, affecting military personnel, security leaders, religious figures, and social leaders across southern Yemen.