### [2026-09-10](/feed/2026/09/10/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Houthis are reported to have captured the city of Mokha, as government forces retreat from the districts of Hays and Al Khawkhah. A mass exodus of the area from civilians towards Aden is further reported. 




### Sources:

1. [Sky News Arabia](https://www.skynewsarabia.com/middle-east/1891076-اليمن-المخا-تشهد-حركة-نزوح-واسعة-عدن)

### Changes:

1. Houthis are reported to have captured the city of Mokha, as government forces retreat from the districts of Hays, Khawkhah, and Al-Makhad. A mass exodus of the area from civilians towards Aden is further reported.  _2026-09-10 08:06:12 (First version)_
1. Houthis are reported to have captured the city of Mokha, as government forces retreat from the districts of Hays and Al Khawkhah. A mass exodus of the area from civilians towards Aden is further reported.  _(Current version)_

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1. [The Houthis launch an offensive in western Yemen, clashing with the Yemeni Armed Forces and aiming to reach and cut the road linking Taiz to Al-Makha district. Fourteen balistic missiles and several drones are launched in Taiz and Hodeidah. At least 18 Houthi fighters and 13 government troops are killed in the clashes. ](/feed/2026/09/3/the-houthis-launch-an-offensive-in-western-yemen-clashing-with-the-yemeni-armed-forces-and-aiming-to-reach-and-cut-the.md) _Context: Houthis, Middle Eastern crisis_
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