Residents reported that large numbers of Houthi fighters fled the port and local shops shuttered before the government established control. The militants had captured the city roughly 3 weeks ago, but they were left exposed after abandoning positions in central Yemen, leaving their coastal presence vulnerable to strikes.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Yemeni Forces Retake Mocha Port 3 Weeks After Houthi Capture
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The pro-government Saba news agency reported on Oct. 5 that military units have cleared the coastal city of Al-Mokha of militant fighters. This development follows a surge in combat as the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) intensified a counter-offensive to reclaim strategic territory near the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
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