Military tensions in Yemen have escalated, with Yemeni media reporting that government forces have bombed Houthi military sites and missile platforms in Marib. This move follows an attack on Mocha port and residential areas in the country's west.
The Yemeni forces have announced the deaths of seven people, including four of their members and three civilians, along with 30 others injured due to Houthi shelling of Mocha port and nearby residential gatherings.
The attack resulted in significant damage to the port's infrastructure, raising concerns over the impact on vital facilities and navigation activities.
In the wake of the attack, Yemeni media reported that government forces targeted Houthi military sites and missile launch platforms in Marib, indicating an escalation in the conflict between the two sides.
The United Nations has intervened in response to these developments, with Hans Grundberg, the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy to Yemen, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation.
Grundberg warned of the potential expansion of the conflict, with recent developments sparking fears of the confrontation entering a more intense phase and a broader spread of military operations in Yemen.