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Houthis claim major drone and missile strikes on Saudi military targets
Yemen's Houthi movement said it launched dozens of unmanned aircraft and ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabian military installations in a retaliatory operation. The attack marks an escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Iran-aligned group and the Saudi-led military coalition.
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The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a significant assault on Saudi military facilities, stating that their forces deployed numerous drones and ballistic missiles in the coordinated strike. The group framed the operation as a direct response to continued Saudi airstrikes targeting positions within Yemen.
The attack underscores the persistent tensions in the region, where the Houthis have repeatedly demonstrated their capacity to conduct large-scale aerial operations against Saudi Arabia. The militant group has previously claimed responsibility for similar drone and missile attacks on Saudi infrastructure and military sites.
Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition in Yemen since 2015, conducting extensive air campaigns against Houthi positions and other targets. The coalition's stated objective is to support Yemen's internationally recognized government against the Houthi insurgency, which the group alleges is supported by Iran.
The escalating cycle of strikes and counterstrikes has contributed to the humanitarian crisis affecting Yemen's civilian population. International organizations have repeatedly expressed concern over the impact of ongoing military operations on civilian infrastructure and access to essential services.