# Houthis launch new attacks on al-Makha and Marib as Yemen conflict escalates

https://mins.news/en/item/23500

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-16 13:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/houthis-launch-new-attacks-on-al-makha-and-marib-as-yemen-conflict-escalates?traffic_source=rss

> The Houthis launched missiles and drones overnight against Marib and the Red Sea port city of al-Makha, killing at least four people and injuring eight. Marib officials said six ballistic missiles and four drones struck residential areas, damaging homes and civilian infrastructure, while al-Makha’s port remained shut after days of attacks.

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