Houthi Forces Resume Ballistic Missile Attacks on Mocha Port
Houthi militants launched a series of ballistic missiles and drones targeting the port city of Mocha in Yemen. Military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated the operation targeted Saudi military concentrations and weapons depots. This resumption of hostilities at the strategic Red Sea port marks a significant escalation in the regional conflict, coinciding with broader tensions between the U.S.-led coalition and Iranian-aligned groups. No immediate casualty figures were confirmed by independent sources.
Date: August 9, 2026
Location: Taiz, Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: missile
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Just Security