Rest stop in Yemen hit by large explosion
- Posted on September 22, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
A significant military strike targeted a rest facility near Al-Hajaf on Yemen's southwestern coast, an area of strategic importance overlooking the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. This vital maritime corridor controls passage between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, serving as a critical global shipping route. The incident highlights ongoing regional tensions and security concerns affecting international maritime commerce and civilian infrastructure in the region.
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Rest stop in Yemen hit by large explosion
Footage appears to show the moment a strike hit an area near Al-Hajaf on Yemen’s southwestern coast along the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial maritime chokepoint linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
