# Houthis attack Yemeni port of Mokha with missiles and drones

https://mins.news/en/item/22430

- TASS, 2026-08-14 17:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2173513

> Yemeni Houthi forces launched a major attack on the Red Sea port city of Mokha using missiles, drones and boats, reportedly sparking a fire. Government forces intercepted 15 of 44 drones. The Houthis also tried to strike an oil tanker in the Bab El Mandeb Strait, after which government forces hit rebel positions along the western coast.

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