A new explosion was reported in the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah on Friday evening, according to reports. The cause and any casualties are not yet known. This follows a first explosion reported at 23:12 Jerusalem.
At 23:47 Jerusalem, a second explosion was heard in the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, just 35 minutes after the first blast reported at 23:12. This follows a series of reports The Zioneer has been tracking since 22:50 Jerusalem, when initial unverified explosions in Houthi-controlled Hodeidah were attributed to Saudi airstrikes.
The Zioneer's coverage began at 22:50 Jerusalem with unconfirmed reports of explosions, likely from a Saudi airstrike. Within the same minute, footage confirmed airstrikes on Hodeidah Port, and Saudi Arabia was identified as the actor. The desk then reported that the strikes had targeted a weapons warehouse. A subsequent explosion was reported at 23:12 Jerusalem, and now a second blast at 23:47.
The strikes are part of ongoing Saudi operations against Houthi positions in Yemen, as The Zioneer has previously reported on related incidents, such as a large explosion at an ammunition depot in Aden on June 11.
The cause of the second explosion remains unverified, and no casualties or damage have been confirmed. No party has claimed responsibility, and no official statement has been issued by Yemeni authorities or the Houthi movement.
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