Smoke was seen rising along a coastal road near Ras Al-Arah in Yemen, according to footage circulating on social media. The scene comes amid heightened tensions across Yemen and the wider Red Sea region, where fighting and military activity have continued to raise concerns over critical maritime routes. Ras Al-Arah lies near the Bab el-Mandeb area, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping corridors connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden. The latest footage adds to growing uncertainty along Yemen’s coastline as regional tensions intensify and concerns continue over the security of vital trade and shipping routes.
