Houthis fire ballistic missiles at al-Makha and Marib in Yemen

The latest attacks in Yemen were carried out just a day after Houthi rebels struck the southern coastal town of al‑Makha and its adjoining port, killing seven people. The assault on al‑Makha, a key hub for maritime commerce and humanitarian deliveries, underscores the intensifying pattern of violence that has plagued the region since the escalation of the civil war in 2015. Security officials reported that the rebels employed artillery and rocket fire, targeting both civilian infrastructure and vessels docked at the port, resulting in the confirmed fatalities and numerous injuries.

The renewed hostilities come amid ongoing efforts by United Nations agencies and international partners to secure safe passage for aid shipments along Yemen’s Red Sea coastline. Analysts note that the timing of the attacks may be intended to pressure negotiating parties and to disrupt the flow of essential supplies to a population already facing severe shortages. Authorities have called for heightened vigilance and for all factions to respect humanitarian corridors, emphasizing that further escalations could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis and impede prospects for a negotiated settlement.