Saudi‑led coalition airstrikes on Yemen's Mokha port city on Tuesday killed six civilians and wounded eight.
The city, a vital Red Sea hub, fell to Houthi rebels earlier this month after a large‑scale assault on Yemeni government forces. The rebels seized Mokha on a day that followed a series of coordinated attacks aimed at crippling the government’s supply lines.
Saba’s report noted that the six victims included two children and a woman, while the eight injured also comprised a child and a woman. This blow to civilian life underscores the brutal toll of the air campaign, which has intensified since the coalition began targeting Houthi positions in 2021.
The strikes are part of a broader offensive that could trigger further escalations in the region. Yemen’s government has condemned the attacks, urging the international community for a swift resolution.
As the coalition prepares to press its gains, analysts warn that the continued onslaught could push more civilians into the line of fire and deepen the humanitarian crisis in Yemen’s port towns.