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Yemen Houthi Rebels Launch Major Saudi Strikes
20 Oct
Summary
- Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities, airports, and military sites.
- Targets included the Aramco site in Yanbu and the Shaybah oilfield.
- Riyadh has not yet confirmed the full extent of the alleged attacks.
Yemen's Houthi group has asserted responsibility for a series of coordinated strikes across Saudi Arabia. The claimed attacks purportedly targeted crucial oil infrastructure, including the Saudi Aramco facility in Yanbu and the vital Shaybah oilfield.
Beyond energy assets, the Houthis also alleged they struck several civilian airports, namely King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport. Military installations like Khamis Mushait Air Base were also named as targets.
Additional claims included attacks on radar sites in mountainous regions, a Saudi naval unit’s camp, and another military outpost. As of the report, Saudi authorities had not yet provided an immediate confirmation of the Houthi allegations. The situation highlights the continued volatility in the region.
