Houthi Attack on Facilities in Saudi Arabia
Missile and drone attacks by the Houthis in Yemen targeting energy facilities and airports in southern Saudi Arabia injured 73 people, including women and children.
Missile and drone attacks carried out by the Houthis in Yemen targeting civilian and economic infrastructure in southern Saudi Arabia injured 73 people, including women and children, while sparking fires at energy facilities.
Targets and Details of the Attacks
The Houthis in Yemen launched a large-scale wave of missile and drone attacks targeting economic infrastructure and civil facilities located in the southern region of Saudi Arabia.
As a result of these attacks, at least 73 people, including women and children, were injured, and fires broke out in various areas.
Damage and Stoppages at Energy Facilities
Fires and temporary operational halts occurred at numerous energy sector facilities and public utility infrastructure in the southern part of Saudi Arabia.
Authorities confirmed that the targeted facilities included critical airports and bases, as well as oil and industrial infrastructure.
Statements from Authorities
Saudi authorities and coalition spokespersons described the attacks as a dangerous escalation, announcing that a harsh military response would be delivered to defend the kingdom's sovereignty.
Meanwhile, the Houthi military spokesperson stated that they targeted economic sites, oil infrastructure, and an air base with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones.