al-Makha

Al-Makha, also known as Mocha, is a significant port city located on Yemen's western Red Sea coast. It has recently become a focal point of conflict, with Houthi forces launching repeated ballistic missile and drone attacks against the city and its commercial port. These attacks, which have occurred within a short timeframe, have resulted in casualties, with reports indicating at least 11 people killed in recent barrages. The assaults are part of a broader offensive by the Houthis against government-held areas along the western coast. The renewed targeting of al-Makha highlights its strategic importance and the ongoing escalation of violence in the region, making it a critical location in the current Yemeni conflict.