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New Delhi: Tensions in the Yemen conflict have escalated after Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed that the group carried out a major attack targeting Saudi military assets.
According to the Houthi statement, a Saudi military landing ship and four escort vessels were targeted using ballistic missiles. Yahya Saree claimed that the attack was "direct and accurate," adding that the landing ship caught fire while some escort vessels were damaged or sunk.
The claims have not been independently verified.
In another statement, the Houthi group also claimed responsibility for a drone attack on the Sahan al-Jin military camp in Yemen's northeastern Marib province.
The group claimed that it targeted a weapons storage facility linked to Saudi forces at the camp, resulting in a fire. Details regarding the extent of damage were not immediately confirmed.
The latest claims come amid rising tensions around areas controlled by Yemen’s internationally recognised government and locations linked to its regional ally, Saudi Arabia.
The Mocha port, located near the strategically important Bab al-Mandab Strait, has emerged as a key flashpoint. The narrow waterway connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and remains crucial for global maritime trade.
Houthi attacks around Mocha and nearby areas have reportedly intensified since August 9, affecting port infrastructure and creating disruptions for maritime activities.
The Houthi group has repeatedly stated that it is monitoring Saudi military movements and plans to continue operations targeting military positions across land and sea routes.
The latest developments have added further uncertainty to the already tense security situation in the Red Sea region.
