Yemeni army says 10 Houthi missiles launched against Taiz, Hodeidah

Yemen’s armed forces reported that Houthi forces launched 10 ballistic missiles targeting the provinces of Taiz and Hodeidah on Wednesday. This attack is part of a broader escalation in hostilities between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognized government. Specifically, the Houthis targeted the government-held port city of al-Makha, also known as Mocha, firing six ballistic missiles that resulted in the deaths of at least four civilians. The missiles struck civilian infrastructure and national assets at the port, causing significant damage, including the destruction of several fishing boats. The missile strikes on al-Makha included at least three missiles that hit the port area, while a fourth missile landed near the al-Barah intersection. Additionally, five other missiles targeted the al-Khawkhah area in the Hodeidah governorate on Yemen’s western coast. Reports indicate that these missiles were launched from Houthi-controlled areas located east of Taiz. The Yemeni government-aligned armed forces noted that the attack on al-Makha marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, which has seen a rise in tensions and military actions from both sides. Just a day prior to the attack on al-Makha, Houthi forces had targeted the same location, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. The recent increase in missile strikes underscores the fragile nature of peace efforts in the region, as the Houthis increasingly focus their attacks on government-held areas. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, given its implications for regional stability and humanitarian conditions in Yemen. The ongoing conflict remains volatile, with both the Houthis and the Yemeni government engaged in military actions that threaten any existing truces.