Houthi militia fires ballistic missiles near Bab al-Mandab, targets Mokha again
Houthi forces launched five ballistic missiles near Bab al-Mandab as military escalation continues across several Yemeni provinces.
On Monday, Houthi forces fired five ballistic missiles near the Bab al-Mandab coastal area, escalating regional tensions further. Four of the missiles were aimed at a decommissioned wooden vessel, which had been seized by the Yemeni navy for alleged involvement in smuggling missile and drone-making equipment. The vessel, unoccupied at the time of the attack, was docked in Bab al-Mandab after an engine failure.
The fifth missile landed harmlessly in the sea. This marks a new wave of attacks against Mokha, with two explosions reported near Electricity Street after additional shelling. Earlier reports stated that Houthi militias had struck Mokha with ballistic missiles and drones, causing significant damage at the strategic port, estimated at $16 million in losses.
Yemeni Armed Forces reported 181 military operations against Houthi targets, resulting in numerous casualties among the group and destruction of vehicles. Throughout the day, the Yemeni government forces targeted various Houthi hideouts across Al-Jawf province and repelled reinforcements in Taiz city. Houthi forces continued shelling villages in Maqbana district, west of Taiz, causing material damage but no injuries.
These events unfold amid a prolonged military escalation since early July, causing losses on both sides.
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