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Houthis Claim Fresh Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia Targets
The Iranian-backed Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for conducting drone strikes against multiple military installations and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The group said it targeted pumping stations along the kingdom's critical East-West pipeline network.
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The Houthi movement, which controls parts of Yemen, announced on Wednesday that its forces had launched fresh drone attacks against Saudi Arabian military positions and critical infrastructure. A spokesperson for the group made the claims regarding the latest in a series of strikes that have targeted the kingdom's strategic assets over recent months.
According to the Houthi statement, the attacks included strikes on pumping station number 7 along Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline system, a vital conduit for transporting crude oil across the Arabian Peninsula. The pipeline infrastructure remains a recurring target for the militant group, which has previously claimed multiple attacks on similar facilities.
The claims underscore the ongoing security tensions in the region, with the Houthis regularly asserting attacks on Saudi targets in retaliation for military operations led by a Saudi-led coalition. The group, backed by Iran, has increasingly demonstrated capability and intent to strike deep within Saudi territory using drone technology.
Saudi Arabia has not immediately responded to the latest claims. The kingdom has previously implemented air defence measures and increased security at critical infrastructure sites, though attacks continue to be reported periodically.