Battle for key Yemeni port escalates

Despite U.S. calls for a ceasefire, the battle for the Yemeni port city of Hodeida is intensifying as government forces, backed by Saudi-led coalition air strikes, advance on rebel positions
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SAUDI ARABIA
King Khalid Air Base
YEMEN
Houthi-held territory
Sanaa 
Hodeida
Aden Gulf of Aden
300km 200 miles
Aden

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Pro-government advance

Hodeida port: Lifeline for millions of Yemenis at risk of famine

Saudi-led naval blockade

Hospital
UN premises 
UN warehouse

RED SEA

Badr-1P: Houthi rebels have unveiled artillery rocket capable of hitting targets in Saudi Arabia within 130km-range, including King Khalid Air Base

Diameter: 300-350mm 
Range: 130km 
Accuracy: 3m

Kilo 16 junction

Road to Sanaa

HODEIDA 
Great Mosque
Castle
Fishing port 
Warhead
University

3km 2 miles

Pivoting fins: Steer rocket towards target. Rocket likely uses GPS guidance system

Fixed rear fins

Soviet-made SM-63 launcher, part of S-75 Dvina air-defence system

Badr-1P’s similarity with Iran’s Fateh-110 missile will bolster claims that Houthis are developing rockets with direct help from Tehran


Sources: IHS Jane’s 360, Southfront, OCHA © GRAPHIC NEWS