Houthi missile and drone waves kill 18 in Red Sea port of Mokha
Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched two successive waves of missile and drone attacks on the government-held port city of Mokha between August 9 and August 10. The strikes targeted port infrastructure and military installations, killing at least 18 people—including civilians—and wounding dozens. The assault follows the Houthi declaration of a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia. The Yemeni internationally recognized government has vowed a military response, marking a collapse of the long-standing UN-backed truce.
Date: August 10, 2026
Location: Taiz, Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 18
Source: Al Jazeera