Archive · 10 Aug 2026
UN envoy warns Houthi attacks risk full-scale conflict in Yemen
A group called the Houthis, who control parts of Yemen, attacked a city called Mocha on the coast of the Red Sea.
They used missiles and flying machines called drones.
At least eight people were killed and many more were hurt in the attack.
The attack damaged the city's port and other important buildings.
The United Nations has a special helper named Hans Grundberg who works to keep peace in Yemen.
He said he is very worried the fighting could get much bigger.
Yemen has been mostly calm since 2022, when the UN helped countries agree to a truce.
This attack is the worst fighting since that peaceful agreement.
Mr. Grundberg asked everyone to be calm and careful so the country can stay peaceful.
UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg warned that Houthi attacks on the government-held city of Mocha could push Yemen back toward full-scale conflict.
At least eight people were killed and about 32 wounded in Houthi missile and drone strikes on Mocha and other government-held areas along Yemen's western coast.
The attacks were described as the most significant intensification of military activity since a UN-brokered truce took effect in April 2022.
Mocha Port director Abdulmalik al-Sharabi said the Houthis launched dozens of drones, with about 25 striking economic facilities, employee housing and a customs hangar.
Yemen's Transport Ministry said ballistic missiles and drones caused severe damage to the port, and it raised preparedness levels at ports, airports and land crossings in government-held areas.
- Who
- The Houthi group launched the attacks; UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg responded with a warning.
- What
- Missile and drone attacks on Mocha killed at least eight people, wounded about 32 others and severely damaged the port.
- When
- The attacks took place on Sunday; the UN envoy released his statement on Monday.
- Where
- Mocha, a Red Sea port city in Taiz province, and other government-held areas along Yemen's western coast.
- Why
- The escalation is the most significant intensification of military activity since the April 2022 UN-brokered truce and risks renewed large-scale conflict.
- Casualties
- At least 8 killed (4 civilians, 4 government military personnel); about 32 wounded
- Target
- Mocha Port and surrounding areas in southwestern Taiz province, Yemen
- Attacker
- Houthi group using ballistic missiles and drones
- Port damage
- About 25 drones struck economic facilities, employee housing and a customs hangar
- UN Envoy
- Hans Grundberg, UN Special Envoy for Yemen
- Previous truce
- UN-brokered truce took effect April 2022 and expired October 2022
- Conflict background
- Yemen in conflict since late 2014; Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015