Deadly Houthi attack in Mokha kills 11 people and injures more than 40 as Yemen faces renewed military tensions and conflicting casualty reports.
A deadly Houthi attack in Yemen has killed 11 people, including eight military personnel and three civilians, while more than 40 others were reportedly wounded, Yemeni officials said.
The attack occurred in the port city of Mokha, which is controlled by Yemen’s internationally recognized government. A health ministry official confirmed the deaths, while initial reports indicated that dozens of people were injured in the strike.
Casualty figures remained unclear as authorities and military sources reported different numbers. One account put the number of wounded at 32, including six people in critical condition, while military sources said more than 40 personnel had been injured.
The reported attack took place in the port area of Mokha, adding to the continuing violence that has destabilized Yemen for years. The conflict between the Iran-aligned Houthi movement and forces supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government has repeatedly triggered deadly clashes and attacks.
The latest violence also comes amid reports of wider Houthi military activity in the region. Earlier reports said Houthi forces had launched a drone attack targeting a Saudi oil refinery along the Arabian Sea coast.
Meanwhile, Yemeni government forces claimed they had conducted drone strikes against Houthi positions in the southwestern province of Al Dhale’e. Military officials said the operation targeted barracks, trenches, tunnels, military vehicles and other equipment.
Government forces claimed the strikes inflicted casualties and material losses on Houthi fighters, although independent verification of those claims was not immediately available.
The conflicting casualty figures underline the rapidly developing nature of the incident. Further details are expected as authorities assess the damage and verify the number of casualties.
Yemen has endured years of armed conflict, leaving civilians vulnerable to violence and worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis. Any further escalation between Houthi forces and government-aligned troops could increase security risks and place additional pressure on affected communities.
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