The Houthis said on Sunday they used drones and missiles to strike a military base in southern Saudi Arabia, as renewed fighting with Yemen's government forces prompted growing numbers of civilians to flee.
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Key facts
- Houthi fighters claimed a drone and missile attack on the Sharurah base in southern Saudi Arabia.
- The Houthi military spokesperson said the attack targeted weapons depots and command and control centres.
- Renewed fighting with Yemen's government forces has driven growing numbers of civilians to flee.
- The Iran-allied Houthis announced the attack via spokesperson Yahya Saree on X.
The Iran-allied Houthis said on Sunday they carried out an attack on a military base in southern Saudi Arabia using drones and missiles, according to the Guardian. The claim came as renewed fighting with Yemen’s government forces led growing numbers of civilians to flee.
The strike targeted the southern Sharurah base, the Houthis said. According to the group, the attack was aimed at “weapons depots and command and control centres that are managing the aggression against our nation and people.”
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced the operation in a post on X, framing it as a response to what the group describes as aggression against Yemen.
The reported attack coincided with a flare-up in fighting between the Houthis and Yemen’s government forces, the Guardian reported. That renewed combat has displaced civilians, with growing numbers leaving affected areas.
The Guardian did not report confirmation from Saudi authorities of the claimed strike or details of any resulting damage or casualties.
Why it matters
Cross-border attacks between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia risk widening a long-running conflict that has already caused significant civilian displacement in Yemen. Renewed fighting and claimed strikes on Saudi territory raise concerns about regional stability and the humanitarian toll on ordinary people forced to flee.
Frequently asked questions
What did the Houthis say they attacked?
The Houthis said they attacked the southern Sharurah military base in Saudi Arabia, targeting what they described as weapons depots and command and control centres.
What weapons did the Houthis claim to use?
According to the Houthis, the attack was carried out using drones and missiles.
How are civilians affected?
The Guardian reported that renewed fighting with Yemen's government forces has led growing numbers of civilians to flee.
Timeline
- Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces
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