Conflict & Security
Houthi attacks kill 4 Yemen troops, wound 20, sources say
Houthi attacks in Yemen killed at least four troops from the internationally recognised government forces and injured 20 more personnel on Sunday, two military sources told AFP.
The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the initial toll came from strikes on the city of Mokha and surrounding areas, as well as Khokha, south of the port city of Hodeida.
The Houthis announced that they had targeted military forces and equipment on Yemen's Red Sea coast.
Update
Two military sources said 20 government personnel were injured.
The reported strikes hit Mokha and surrounding areas, as well as Khokha, south of Hodeida.
The Houthis announced they had targeted military forces and equipment on Yemen's Red Sea coast.
Source note: AFP news report published on 9 August 2026 at 11:58:14 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The casualty toll was described as initial.
The type of strikes was not specified in the supplied information.
The military sources spoke on condition of anonymity.
Source
AFP news report published on .