The conflict in Yemen is entering a new phase of escalation, with new missile and drone attacks on military installations in the port city of Aden, while Houthi rebels threaten to impose a blockade on the Red Sea. The developments on Wednesday, November 11, come after deadly bombings in rebel-held areas and reports by Saudi Arabia of intercepting three cruise missiles fired towards the capital Riyadh.

Two missiles hit a Saudi-led coalition military camp west of Aden, two police sources told AFP. Another camp in the city centre was targeted by a drone, which was intercepted. It was not immediately clear who was behind the attacks, but suspicions are focused on the pro-Iranian Ansarallah movement, known as the Houthis.

Aden, the largest city in southern Yemen and a strategic port, has been a target of attacks since October. Rebels have previously targeted the presidential palace, while Yemen's internationally recognized government has moved its headquarters to the city. The escalation is spreading beyond Yemen's borders. The Riyadh-led coalition said it had intercepted three cruise missiles fired by Houthi rebels towards the Saudi capital.

For months, the rebels have intensified attacks on Saudi targets, including airports, oil facilities and military infrastructure, raising the risk of the conflict spreading to the region.

Meanwhile, funerals were held in the Yemeni capital Sanaa for 44 people who, according to the Houthis, were killed in Saudi bombing on a village east of the city on Saturday. More than 20 children were reportedly among the victims.

Hundreds of people attended the funeral ceremonies, where photographs and names of the victims were displayed. The bodies were then transported to the village of al-Shariyya for burial.

The Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah TV network also reported that Saudi forces had bombed rescue workers who had gone to the area to help survivors. This claim has not been independently verified by Agence France-Presse.