The Iranian-backed Houthis have launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on the Red Sea port city of al-Makha (Mocha) in western Yemen, resulting in at least 11 fatalities. The assault, which took place on Sunday evening, came less than 24 hours after an earlier barrage struck the same area. Government forces reported that six drones were intercepted during the renewed attack, while two ballistic missiles landed harmlessly in the sea. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the operation targeted Saudi troop concentrations and weapon depots in the region. The strikes caused substantial damage at al-Makha's port, affecting buildings, commercial facilities, port infrastructure, commercial goods, and food supplies. Government forces also destroyed an unmanned explosive boat approaching the commercial port. In response to the alleged continued Saudi military buildup, the Houthis asserted that the operation was a retaliatory measure. Additionally, the Houthis attempted to assassinate al-Hassan Taher, the government-appointed governor of Hodeidah, by striking his residence in the district with a ballistic missile. The escalation was not limited to al-Makha but also targeted the al-Khokha district, south of the coastal city of Hodeidah.