Sanaa, August 12 (IANS): Yemen's Houthi group launched a fresh ballistic missile attack on the Red Sea port city of Mocha on Wednesday, stepping up its attacks on areas controlled by the internationally recognised government, pro-government media reported. The pro-government Aljoumhouriya TV cited a port official as saying that two missile strikes hit the maritime pier, causing further damage to port facilities. The Houthis have said their recent strikes on Mocha targeted gatherings and positions of Saudi-backed forces, accusing them of preparing military operations against Houthi-held areas. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the Houthis' military media centre said the group's forces had carried out an operation targeting "a Saudi military equipment transport ship" in Bab al-Mandab. Sarea claimed the strikes were "precise" and caused dozens of casualties, including Saudi personnel.