18 August 2026
Houthi militia targets Aramco refinery in Jizan with several drones.
Houthis targeted gatherings of Yemeni government forces in Marib with missiles.
Houthis: We targeted an arms depot belonging to Saudi-backed forces in the Sahn al-Jin camp in Marib Governorate
Yemeni government forces: We targeted Houthi militia gatherings and hideouts on the fronts of Al-Jawf Governorate
Yemeni government forces: Our defenses shoot down two Houthi drones in Mocha, west of Taiz
Yemeni government forces: Houthi militias target Mocha with 6 ballistic missiles and 6 drones
Violent explosions rocked the Yemeni city of Mocha as a result of an attack by Houthis
The official Yemeni government's armed forces announced that the Houthis, supported by the Islamic Republic, attacked the vital port of Mocha on the Red Sea coast, killing at least one person. Majid al-Nazili, a spokesman for the Yemeni army, said in a statement that the Houthis fired six ballistic missiles at the port in a new terrorist attack that targeted a vital civilian center. According to him, the attack left eight wounded and two marines missing. The port of Mocha is under the control of the legitimate Yemeni government. This is the latest attack by the Houthis on areas controlled by the official Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia and is part of an escalation of tensions that threatens Yemen to return to full-scale conflict.
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A spokesperson for the Yemeni "National Resistance" stated: The Houthis launched 40 ballistic missiles, 46 drones, and explosive-laden boats in just a few days at the port of Mocha and civilian facilities providing services to civilians.
Field sources: Houthi ground forces are moving from Dhamar and Ibb towards areas on the Red Sea coast in Hodeidah and near Mocha. Military sources: The movements and shelling indicate Houthi intentions to reach areas near Bab al-Mandab and seize coastal areas controlled by government forces.
Houthis forces drones target Saudi militia in the southern part of Al-Khokha district.
A drone attack by the Houthis forces targeted gatherings of the Saudi militia in the Al-Masil area of Marib Governorate, Yemen.
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The Yemeni naval forces announce the destruction of 3 Houthi boats loaded with explosives in the Red Sea.
Reuters: Houthis say they targeted an Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia's Jazan region with two drones.
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5 day ago
A Yemeni source: Naval forces destroy a Houthi boat loaded with drone launching equipment on the western coast.
1 week ago
UKMTO: UKMTO has been informed of an incident off the coast of Al Mokha, Yemen. It has been reported that a cargo vessel in the Southern Red Sea has been hit by an unknown projectile resulting in casualties. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
1 week ago
Second missile attack targets a ship in Bab al-Mandab
1 week ago
Sky News Arabia sources: Two Pakistanis and an Indonesian killed in a Houthi missile attack on a commercial vessel near Bab al-Mandab
1 week ago
Houthis targeted a commercial ship in Bab al-Mandab
Yemeni army air defenses are engaging Houthi drones over Al-Mocha in southwestern Yemen, Saudi Al Arabiya reports
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Saudi Aramco has postponed the restart of its 400,000-barrel-per-day Jazan refinery to August 30 after two Houthi attacks since late July, according to an alert from industry monitor IIR seen by Reuters
Yemeni air defenses shoot down Houthi drones over Taizz. Footage shows Houthi drones flying over Mocha and air defenses intercepting them.
Two ballistic missiles were launched by Houthis fighters towards Mocha.
The director of Mocha port announces several casualties in the attack launched by Houthis
Al-Hadath correspondent Ha'il Saeed: The Houthi militia launched more than 15 airstrikes on the port of Mocha in Taiz Governorate. The bombardment continues and plumes of smoke are rising.
Scenes from the strategic port of Mocha on the Red Sea after it was targeted by Houthis.
Explosions continue to be heard from the port of Mocha after it was bombarded with missiles.
A gas station in the industrial city of Jubail, Saudi Arabia, was targeted and is now ablaze.