Houthis renew missile and drone attacks on Yemen’s port of al-Makha

Yemen's Houthi rebels have intensified their assault on government-held areas along the western coast, launching a new barrage of missile and drone attacks on the Red Sea port city of al-Makha (Mocha) on Sunday evening. This latest offensive followed closely on the heels of an earlier attack on the same location less than 24 hours prior.

Government forces announced that air defenses successfully intercepted six drones during the renewed assault. Two ballistic missiles were also fired but reportedly fell into the sea without reaching their targets. The attacks resulted in at least 11 fatalities, including eight military personnel and three civilians, with 32 others wounded, according to initial reports.

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the operation targeted Saudi troop concentrations and weapon depots in the area

The strikes caused significant damage to al-Makha's port facilities, hitting buildings and commercial infrastructure. Reports indicate damage to port infrastructure, commercial goods, and food supplies. An unmanned explosive boat approaching the commercial port was also intercepted and destroyed by government forces.

The Houthis, through their military spokesman Yahya Saree, claimed the operation targeted Saudi troop concentrations and weapon depots. They stated the attacks were a response to an alleged continued Saudi military buildup along Yemen's western coast and in Taiz province. Houthi political council member Hizam al-Assad further claimed that explosions at the port were caused by large quantities of weapons and military equipment stored there.

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continuing explosions, fires and columns of smoke from the port were caused by large quantities of weapons and military equipment stored there