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Yemen: Houthi attacks kill 11 and target Saudi refinery
On August 9, 2026, Houthi rebel attacks in Yemen killed 11 people and targeted a Saudi refinery, according to Le Monde. The insurgents also claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack on the port of al-Makha in the Red Sea. The port director reported civilian areas were struck within the facility. These operations mark a continuation of hostilities that resumed in July 2026, linked to broader regional escalation stemming from the US-Iran conflict.