Houthi attack on Mokha port kills 7 in Yemen
On August 11, 2026, Iran-backed Houthi forces launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on the Red Sea port town of Mokha and positions near Marib. Yemen's internationally recognized government reported that the assault killed 7 people, including 4 military personnel and 3 civilians, and injured 30 others. The strike, which targeted port infrastructure near the Bab el-Mandeb shipping route, marks a significant escalation in Houthi efforts to disrupt maritime logistics amid the broader regional conflict.
Date: August 11, 2026
Location: Taiz, Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 7
Source: Times of India