Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Targeted Saudi Ministry; Coalition Intercepts Attacks
The Houthis claimed they targeted a Saudi ministry with a ballistic missile, while Saudi Arabia's coalition reported intercepting multiple attacks aimed at the kingdom.
The Houthis claimed responsibility for launching a ballistic missile aimed at a Saudi ministry, as tensions escalate in the region. The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting this missile and three others directed at its Eastern Province.
Major-General Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the coalition, stated that the intercepted missiles caused no casualties. The coalition also reported the successful destruction of four drones launched by the Houthis towards southern Saudi Arabia. Emergency alerts were issued in the Eastern Province and Al Kharj governorate before the situation was stabilized.
The attacks occurred amid heightened conflict, following recent assaults by the Houthis on Saudi infrastructure, including airports and oil facilities. This marked an increase in military actions between the Iran-aligned Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition, which has intensified its operations against the group in recent weeks, particularly after the Houthis seized areas along Yemen’s Red Sea coast.
According to Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, the operation targeted Saudi troop concentrations and weapon stores in Aden and Lahj, resulting in numerous casualties. He further described the Riyadh airport as an ongoing military target, warning airlines against operating there.
The coalition’s operations included the destruction of missile launchers and attempts to dismantle the Houthi ballistic missile network, in an effort to mitigate further attacks. This ongoing conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian challenges in Yemen, exacerbating an already dire situation.
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