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The Battle of Hodeidah was a 2018 offensive by the Saudi-led coalition and allied Yemeni forces against the Houthi-controlled port city of Hodeidah during the Yemeni civil war. The operation sought to seize Yemen's principal Red Sea port and pressure Houthi supply routes, but the city did not fall. Fighting was halted by the December 2018 Stockholm Agreement, which called for a ceasefire and redeployment around Hodeidah under United Nations support.
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What was the Battle of Hodeidah?
The Battle of Hodeidah was a 2018 offensive by Saudi-led coalition forces and allied Yemeni forces against the Houthi-controlled port city of Hodeidah. The fighting took place during the wider Yemeni civil war.
Why was Hodeidah such an important military target?
Hodeidah is a major Red Sea port and a key entry point for food, fuel, and medicine reaching Yemen. Capturing it could have pressured Houthi supply routes, but an assault also risked worsening the humanitarian crisis.
What stopped the main Hodeidah offensive?
UN-backed talks in Sweden produced the Stockholm Agreement in December 2018, including a ceasefire and planned redeployment around Hodeidah. The agreement also covered the ports of Salif and Ras Issa.
Where is Hodeidah located?
Hodeidah, also spelled Al Hudaydah, is a port city on Yemen's western Red Sea coast. Its position on the Red Sea made the 2018 battle important for both military supply lines and humanitarian shipping.
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