Houthi Missile and Drone Strike Kills Four in al-Makha
A Houthi-led assault on the Yemeni port town of al-Makha killed at least four civilians on August 15, 2026. The attack utilized a combination of ballistic missiles and one-way attack drones to target residential neighborhoods and local administrative buildings. Medical officials reported multiple injuries among non-combatants, including several children. The Yemeni government condemned the strike as a deliberate attempt to terrorize civilians and disrupt strategic operations at the Red Sea port despite ongoing international maritime security efforts.
Casualties reported: 4