Three civilians killed in Houthi missile attack in Hodeidah

On the night of Tuesday, August 18, 2026, a missile attack in the Hodeidah province of Yemen resulted in the deaths of three civilians. According to a military source from the internationally recognized government speaking to DPA, Houthi forces launched two ballistic missiles at agricultural lands in the Al-Khokha district, located in the southern part of the province.

The victims included two farmers and a thirteen-year-old child. While most of the Hodeidah province remains under the control of the Ansar Allah group, the Al-Khokha district is currently held by forces loyal to the internationally recognized government. This incident follows a series of reciprocal attacks between the warring parties across several provinces, including Taiz, Shabwah, and Marib, signaling an escalation in the regional conflict.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and the reported death toll is considered preliminary. No official statements have been released by either side regarding the broader exchange of hostilities, as the civil war in Yemen continues to intensify amid wider regional instability.