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According to Al Jazeera Channel, Houthis launched an attack with drones on the city of Almaqa and its port area, killing seven people.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
From an analytical perspective, these attacks demonstrate the continued activity of the Houthis in southern border areas of Yemen, posing an increasing threat to commercial and industrial facilities. These developments come within the context of the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and the Yemeni government supported by the international coalition led by Saudi Arabia, which dates back to external intervention in Yemen’s internal affairs since 2014. The area surrounding Almaqa and Marib is of significant strategic importance due to its proximity to maritime trade routes, making these areas an attractive target for the Houthis.
This attack comes after a previous attack carried out by the Houthis on the city of al-Makha, highlighting their strategy of targeting major cities and strategic infrastructure in southern Yemen aimed at weakening the central government and exacerbating the conflict. These attacks are part of a long series of hostile actions that demonstrate the depth of political, economic, and social tensions in Yemen.
