A Yemeni family spends a week on the road fleeing another Houthi offensive

Author: Saeed Al BatatiPublished on: October 3, 2026Country: Yemen
Society & Lifestyle
A Yemeni family spends a week on the road fleeing another Houthi offensive

A Yemeni family fled their home on the Red Sea coast after large numbers of government soldiers withdrew from their positions near al-Khokha, between Hodeidah and Mocha. Saeed Hassan, 58, decided to leave after witnessing the troop and equipment withdrawal, which was confirmed by videos from his sons. During this time, a missile hit a displaced persons camp, injuring several, and Mohammed’s son Shaker narrowly escaped death from another explosion. The Houthi offensive, backed by Iran, targeted government-held areas in Hodeidah and Taiz.

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