A Houthi attack on Mocha, Yemen’s Red Sea port city, killed seven people and wounded 30 others, according to the Yemeni military.
The military said four members of the armed forces and three civilians were killed in the attack. Thirty other people sustained injuries, with both civilian infrastructure and military positions reportedly affected.
Yemeni air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 11 Houthi drones involved in the assault, according to the military. The statement was issued early Monday as authorities assessed the damage.
Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV broadcast footage showing the launch of several ballistic missiles and drones. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the weapons were aimed at Saudi troop concentrations and weapons depots.
The Yemeni military, however, said Houthi forces also targeted residential neighbourhoods in Mocha. The attack therefore caused casualties among both military personnel and civilians in the strategic coastal city.
The latest violence adds to continuing instability in Yemen, where the Houthis have carried out attacks against various targets amid the wider regional conflict. Mocha’s location on the Red Sea gives the city particular strategic importance.
The reported interception of 11 drones highlights the role of air defence systems in countering increasingly frequent drone attacks in the region. Despite the interceptions, the attack resulted in significant casualties and damage.
The Houthi attack on Mocha represents another escalation in violence around Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Authorities are continuing to assess the impact, while the latest casualties underscore the ongoing risks faced by civilians and military personnel.
