Yemen and the Red Sea

Ras al-Arah, Lahij: Houthis claim six ballistic missiles hit Saudi-backed force concentrations, killing and wounding dozens

ATTACK
Location
Ras al-Arah area, Al-Madaribah wal-Arah district, Lahij, Yemen (area-level; Al-Saqiya not located)
Actors
Houthis · Yemen (internationally recognized government)
Importance
Standard

Houthi armed forces spokesman Yahya Saree said on 19 October 2026 that Houthi forces fired six ballistic missiles at six concentrations of Saudi-backed forces in the Al-Saqiya and Ras al-Ara areas, saying the hits were accurate and left dozens dead and wounded and several vehicles destroyed. Ras al-Arah lies on the Gulf of Aden coast of Lahij governorate; the Al-Saqiya area was not located. No casualty figures, government or coalition confirmation were read. No Saudi or coalition statement on the incident was read.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Houthi claim: six ballistic missiles on Saudi-backed concentrations in Al-Saqiya and Ras al-Ara

Houthi official claim only; 'dozens' of casualties unverified; Al-Saqiya not located, pin placed at Ras al-Arah with a wide radius.