Yemen's Houthi movement claims to have targeted Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu, while the Saudi-led coalition reports intercepting six ballistic missiles.
Key facts
- •Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the group used ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones in the attacks.
- •The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting six ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and the Yanbu area.
- •Houthi forces claimed to have targeted military sites in Jazan province, including operations rooms and weapons depots.
- •The Houthi movement stated that Saudi Arabia has conducted 1,018 air and missile strikes on Yemen since the current escalation began.
- •Saudi civil defense issued emergency alerts for areas including Jeddah, Mecca, and Tabuk.
Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement announced on Thursday that it launched a series of missile and drone strikes against Saudi Arabia. The group claimed to have targeted a facility in Riyadh and Saudi Aramco infrastructure in Yanbu. Simultaneously, the Saudi-led coalition reported that it intercepted six ballistic missiles aimed at the Yanbu area and Taif. There was no immediate Saudi confirmation of an attack on the capital, Riyadh.
Military Operations and Claims
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated that the group utilized a combination of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles to carry out the operations. Saree asserted that the strikes successfully hit their intended targets. In addition to the reported attacks on Riyadh and Yanbu, Saree claimed the group targeted Saudi military sites in Jazan province, including command centers, weapons depots, and military camps.
Regional Escalation and Impact
The reported attacks occur amid heightened tensions and a broader conflict in Yemen that has persisted since 2014. Saudi civil defense authorities issued emergency alerts for areas including Jeddah, Mecca, and the Tabuk province, though no specific alerts were issued for Riyadh on Thursday. The escalation poses potential risks to Saudi oil exports, particularly as the kingdom works to increase pumping volumes through its East-West pipeline following previous disruptions.
Timeline
- JulyThe Houthi movement declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
- September 11The East-West pipeline was shut down following drone attacks.
- September 12Houthi officials claimed control over western Yemeni areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- ThursdayThe Houthis claimed attacks on Riyadh, Yanbu, and Jazan, while the coalition reported intercepting six missiles.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English), Jerusalem Post.
