Houthi missile and drone attacks on Yemen's Mokha port kill at least 11, a medical source tells AFP
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A medical source in Mokha told AFP that Houthi attacks killed 11 people, three civilians and eight military personnel, and wounded 32, including six civilians, The New Arab reported; the port director said about 25 drones hit economic facilities, port staff housing and a customs hangar. Yemen's military gave a lower toll of seven killed and 30 wounded and said 11 drones were shot down, Reuters reported. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the strikes targeted Saudi troop concentrations and weapons depots. Government media said the Hodeidah governor survived a ballistic missile strike near his home in al-Khokha.
- When
- 9 August 2026
- Where
- Mokha, Yemen (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- missile attack · military
- Acting party
- Ansar Allah (the Houthis)
- Against
- Government of Yemen (internationally recognised, Presidential Leadership Council)
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. The Houthis claimed the strikes on Mokha.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Evidence The New Arab
- Origin of the claim Internazionale
- Origin of the claim Internazionale
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History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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