Yemen's Houthis kill 16 government troops; cargo ship reports attack in Red Sea
Summary
A cargo ship near Yemen's port city of Hodeidah was attacked by unknown armed men but no one was hurt. At the same time, Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed 16 government-aligned troops in fighting south of Hodeidah, marking one of the deadliest clashes in years. Hodeidah is controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who have been in conflict with Yemen’s government since 2015.Key Facts
- A cargo ship reported being attacked by armed assailants 30 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah in the Red Sea.
- The attackers used a small boat and opened fire before retreating to a larger ship with its tracking system turned off.
- The ship and crew were unharmed, and authorities are investigating the incident.
- The Houthis killed 16 government-aligned troops and wounded 22 in fighting near Hodeidah, the worst in years.
- The Houthis briefly seized some government positions before they were retaken by pro-government forces.
- The Houthis control Yemen’s capital Sanaa and much of the north, including Hodeidah, while the government controls much of the south.
- The conflict, ongoing since 2015, has caused massive casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
- The Houthis, supported by Iran, have threatened attacks on ships and have launched drones and missiles in the region before.
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