Houthi Ballistic Missiles Strike Saudi Military Landing Ship in Red Sea
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed that the group successfully targeted a Saudi military landing ship and four accompanying patrol boats off the coast of Mokha on August 17. The attack utilized several ballistic missiles. This escalation follows the breakdown of the long-standing Yemen ceasefire last month. The UN rights chief expressed alarm over the rising civilian toll as Yemen is increasingly drawn into the broader Middle East war between U.S.-aligned forces and Iran-backed groups.
Date: August 17, 2026
Location: Taiz, Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Yemen News Agency (SABA)