Yemen's Houthi group reported 26 Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa, while a fire was observed at an Aramco refinery near Riyadh on the same day.

On October 3, Yemen’s Houthi movement accused Saudi Arabia of conducting dozens of airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. Simultaneously, a fire broke out at a facility belonging to the Saudi state oil company, Aramco, located south of Riyadh. While the Houthis reported 26 strikes on Sanaa, neither Saudi officials nor the Houthi group provided immediate comments regarding the refinery blaze.

Airstrikes in Yemen

Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah TV reported that Saudi aircraft targeted Sanaa with 26 strikes on October 3. Correspondents in the city reported hearing loud explosions and observing warplanes firing missiles. Additionally, Al-Masirah reported missile strikes targeting telecommunications infrastructure in the north-western governorate of Saada, a Houthi stronghold. These events follow reports from the Houthis that Saudi Arabia bombed Sanaa on the night of October 1, marking the first such incident since hostilities resumed in July.

Fire at Saudi Oil Facility

On the afternoon of October 3, flames and smoke were observed rising from an Aramco refinery south of Riyadh. Journalists on the scene reported seeing firefighters attempting to extinguish the blaze, with police and ambulances stationed nearby. The cause of the fire remains unclear, and neither Saudi authorities nor the Houthis have issued statements regarding the incident. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for several previous attacks on Aramco facilities in recent months.