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Conflict news — August 14, 2026

Publications tagged with Conflict published on August 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

10 publications

  1. PoliticsConflictRegional

    Ansarallah Attacks Mokha Port, Destroys Saudi Weapons

    Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, launched a series of attacks on Mokha port in Yemen, targeting Saudi-backed forces and destroying a significant amount of Saudi Arabian weapons. The attacks involved ballistic missiles and explosive boats, resulting in the destruction of a large cargo shipment of Saudi weapons and two Saudi logistics ships. The port was largely destroyed in the attacks.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastConflict

    American Missionary Kevin Rideout Freed After 9 Months in Niger Captivity

    American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout, 50, has been released from captivity in Niger after nearly 10 months. Kidnapped outside his home in Niamey last October, Rideout was held by an unknown terrorist or criminal group. He is now in U.S. custody and on his way back to the U.S. Rideout had worked as a Christian missionary in Niger for 19 years and as a pilot for Serving in Mission. His release was a quiet priority for the White House, which softened its posture towards regional junta governments to keep intelligence flowing.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastConflict

    Houthi Offensive on Strategic Port City of Mokha

    Houthi forces have launched a ground offensive on the strategic port city of Mokha on the Red Sea coast, capturing multiple strategic positions and advancing several kilometers. The offensive, which had been frozen since the late 2010s, is expected to strengthen Houthi control over the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Saudi Arabia is likely to make efforts to halt or slow down the Houthi advance, and further offensives in Marib province are expected.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastConflictHealthcare

    Russian Drone Strikes Kill Civilians in Ukraine

    Russian drone strikes have killed civilians in Ukraine, including children. In Kyiv region, a three-year-old boy named Dmytro and his grandparents were killed when six Russian drones hit their home in Pushcha-Vodytska. In Sumy region, a nine-year-old boy and his mother were killed when Russians attacked their private house with two reactive drones. The strikes have also injured several others.
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  10. WorldMiddle EastConflictEarth

    Intense Clashes Between Houthis and Yemeni Government Forces

    Clashes have intensified between Yemen's government forces and Houthi rebels in various regions, including Taiz, Marib, and Hodeidah. The fighting involves heavy artillery and rocket shelling, with both sides reinforcing their positions. The Houthis are backed by Iran and have targeted Saudi infrastructure and ships in the Red Sea. The UN warns of a potential return to large-scale fighting, with the humanitarian situation worsening. At least 27 Houthi rebels have been killed in four days of government forces' attacks.
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