Saudi-Backed NRF Suffers Heavy Losses in Mocha Attack

Mocha, Yemen – In a devastating attack on the strategic port city of Mocha, the Houthi rebel group, also known as Ansarallah, launched a coordinated missile and drone assault on the Saudi-backed National Resistance Forces (NRF) positions. The attack, which was claimed by the Houthi rebels on their official media channels, resulted in the loss of nine NRF soldiers, including a senior figure, Colonel Yahya Mohammed Mohsen Al-Qadi.

According to sources close to the NRF, the attack took place in the early hours of the day, targeting key positions held by the Saudi-backed faction. The Houthi rebels reportedly used a combination of ballistic missiles and drones to target the NRF positions, causing significant damage and casualties.

Among the deceased is Colonel Yahya Mohammed Mohsen Al-Qadi, a senior figure in the NRF and a prominent military leader. Colonel Al-Qadi’s death has been widely condemned by officials of the Saudi-backed coalition, who have vowed to take revenge against the Houthi rebels for their “heinous” and “cowardly” attack.

The attack on Mocha marks a significant escalation in the conflict in Yemen, which has been ongoing for several years. The Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran, have been waging a fierce resistance against the Saudi-backed coalition, which includes government forces and other factions allied with Saudi Arabia.

The NRF, which is led by Tareq Abou al-Ateash, has been a key ally of the Saudi-backed coalition in their efforts to oust the Houthi rebels from the strategic city of Mocha. The NRF has suffered significant losses in the conflict, but has managed to maintain a strong presence in the city.

The attack on Mocha has sparked widespread condemnation from the international community, with several nations urging restraint and calling for an immediate ceasefire. The United Nations has called for an investigation into the attack and has urged both sides to adhere to international humanitarian law.

As the conflict in Yemen continues to escalate, the international community is closely watching the developments, with many nations calling for an immediate end to the violence. The attack on Mocha is a grim reminder of the devastating human cost of the conflict and the need for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.