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Yemen government forces conduct air strikes against Houthi positions near Mocha
Yemeni government military forces have launched air strikes targeting Houthi fighters and their vehicles along the Red Sea coast near the port city of Mocha, according to official statements.
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The air operations focused on positions held by the Iran-backed Houthi movement in the strategically significant coastal region, with government forces claiming to have struck both personnel and military equipment during the strikes.
Mocha, situated on Yemen's western coastline along the Red Sea, has been a contested area throughout Yemen's prolonged conflict. The port city holds particular importance due to its location along major shipping routes and its proximity to the Strait of Bab al-Mandab, a critical waterway for international maritime traffic.
The air strikes represent a continuation of military operations by government forces against Houthi positions as fighting persists across multiple fronts in Yemen. The conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis affecting millions of civilians throughout the country.
Details regarding the scale of the operation and any specific military assets employed were not immediately available. No independent verification of the government claims has been established.