The Houthi forces in Yemen announced on Friday that they had carried out six military operations against targets in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. According to a statement by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, the operations included two attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia. One of the operations targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a drone, while the second operation targeted a pumping station on the East-West pipeline east of Riyadh with two drones.
In addition to the operations in Saudi Arabia, the Houthis also claimed to have targeted Saudi enemy forces in the Al-Tawal area of Jizan with two ballistic missiles, resulting in dozens of casualties, including Sudanese nationals. The Houthis also carried out operations in Yemen, targeting military mobilizations in the eastern part of Al-Jouf province and in the Lahj province with ballistic missiles and drones.
The Houthis claimed to have targeted military mobilizations in the Khurz and Khour Umaira areas of Lahj province, as well as an arms depot in the Rass Abbas camp in Aden province, with ballistic missiles and drones. These operations come amid ongoing clashes between the Houthis and the Yemeni government, which is supported by a Saudi-led coalition.
According to Saree, the Saudi-led coalition carried out 85 airstrikes and missile attacks on various Yemeni provinces, including Lahj, Taiz, Saada, Al-Jouf, Marib, and Amran, over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of Saudi airstrikes since the escalation began to 4948. The Houthi claims could not be independently verified, and there was no immediate comment from the Saudi side.
The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014, when the Houthis seized control of the capital Sanaa and large parts of northern Yemen, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to intervene militarily in 2015 in support of the internationally recognized Yemeni government. The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering and infrastructure damage.
The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen come as the conflict continues to intensify, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. The international community has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, but efforts so far have been unsuccessful. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing clashes and airstrikes reported in various parts of Yemen.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has had a devastating impact on the country's infrastructure, economy, and civilian population. The international community continues to call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, and efforts are underway to negotiate a ceasefire and a lasting peace agreement. However, the situation remains complex, and a lasting solution has yet to be found.
Key points
- Houthi forces claim six military operations against targets in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
Reporting sources
- Radio Monastir · Radio Monastir
