Yemen's Houthis Launch Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Yemen's Houthi forces launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, targeting oil facilities and an airport. The Houthi military spokesman announced the attacks, stating that ballistic missiles, winged missiles, and drones were used. The strikes were in response to recent Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen.
According to the Houthi military spokesman, the attacks targeted the Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Jeddah and Jizan, as well as Abha International Airport. The spokesman claimed that the strikes caused significant damage and disruption to operations.
Saudi Arabia's state media reported that the country's air defenses intercepted and destroyed several projectiles launched by the Houthis. The Saudi-led coalition, which has been fighting the Houthis in Yemen since 2015, confirmed that it had conducted airstrikes in Yemen in response to the Houthi attacks. The coalition stated that the airstrikes targeted Houthi military sites and infrastructure.
The Houthis have been engaged in a conflict with the Saudi-led coalition since 2015, with both sides accusing each other of targeting civilian infrastructure. The conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis in Yemen, with millions of people displaced and in need of aid.
In recent months, the Houthis have stepped up their attacks on Saudi Arabia, using drones and missiles to target Saudi cities and infrastructure. The Saudi-led coalition has responded with airstrikes and other military operations in Yemen.
CONTEXT: The conflict in Yemen, which began in 2015, has resulted in one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. The fighting has displaced millions of people and left many in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. The conflict has also had significant regional implications, with Saudi Arabia and Iran backing opposing sides. The Houthis, who are aligned with Iran, have been fighting against the internationally recognized Yemeni government, which is supported by the Saudi-led coalition. The recent escalation in attacks highlights the ongoing volatility in the region and the potential for further escalation in the conflict.
