Houthis attack Marib and al-Makha: 4 dead, 8 injured

Missile and drone attacks by the Houthis struck the city of Marib and the port of al-Makha (Mocha) during the overnight hours, leaving four dead and eight injured, according to state media and the director of al-Makha airport. As a result, port operations in al-Makha were suspended.

What this means

The attack widened the renewed escalation of the Yemen conflict and directly affects civilians and port infrastructure on the Red Sea coast. In Marib, residential areas were hit, with reports of damaged homes and civilian infrastructure, according to the local communications office.

Key Context

It is confirmed that missiles and drones struck Marib and al-Makha, causing four dead and eight injured. The Marib office said that six ballistic missiles and four drones targeted residential neighborhoods on Saturday night, wounding four people in the city. Port operations in al-Makha were halted, according to the government's terminal director. There is no detailed information available on the exact location of the deaths or disruptions to services beyond the port. Follow official reports and local media for updates on victims and damage.

Numbers and Military Response

The Yemeni government said its forces launched 181 operations against Houthi positions across several governorates during Saturday and Sunday, and said it killed and wounded dozens of group fighters. The Houthis, in turn, said four of their members were killed, without providing further details.

What to watch

The episode follows a renewed flare-up of hostilities after a period of relative calm since April 2022. Earlier this month, prior Houthi attacks on military camps in Marib and Hadramout killed at least 30 government soldiers, according to reports, and fighting spread to other provinces, including al-Jawf, al-Dhalea and Taiz. Local sources and military statements are expected to provide more information on casualties, damage and humanitarian impact in the hours ahead.

Sources: Yemeni state media, the director of al-Makha airport, the Marib communications office, and a statement from the Yemeni armed forces, as reported.

Source consulted: Al Jazeera - Latest News