Israeli warplanes are targeting the port in the coastal Yemeni city of Hodeidah. The Yemeni army announced that air defenses are confronting Israeli jets waging an aggression against Yemen.

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Yemen on Tuesday activated its air defenses after Israel launched strikes on the country, Yayha Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni military group, said on social media.

“Our air defenses are currently confronting the Israeli aircraft that are launching an aggression against our country,” spokesperson Yayha Saree posted on X.

According to the Yemeni sources, 12 Israeli airstrikes targeted 3 piers in the port, and a series of explosions in the Yemeni city of Hodeidah.

Israeli Army Radio announced that the purpose of this attack is to keep the port non-operational for several weeks after repairs from the previous attack.

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Earlier today, the Israeli army ordered the evacuation of Hodeidah port in Yemen, warning that an imminent strike is about to take place.

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