World · India Bureau
Houthis Launch Major Strike on Saudi Military Base with Drones, Missiles
Yemen's Houthi group conducted a significant attack on a Saudi Arabian military facility in Sharurah, targeting weapons depots and command centers with ballistic missiles and unmanned aircraft. The militant faction characterized the assault as retaliation for Saudi military operations and threatened further strikes if attacks continue.
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The Houthi movement launched a coordinated assault on a Saudi military installation in Sharurah, a town in the kingdom's southwestern region, employing both drone and ballistic missile capabilities. According to Houthi representatives, the operation specifically targeted military weapons storage facilities and command-and-control centers at the base.
A spokesperson for the Iranian-backed group framed the attack as a direct response to what it described as Saudi aggression, indicating the strike formed part of an escalating cycle of cross-border military action. The statement emphasized the group's ability to conduct precision strikes deep within Saudi territory.
The Houthis issued a stark warning that further Saudi military operations would trigger more severe attacks. The threat underscores the persistent military tensions between the militant faction and the Saudi-led coalition that has conducted air campaigns in Yemen since 2015.
The attack marks the latest in a series of Houthi strikes against Saudi infrastructure and military targets. The group has repeatedly demonstrated capacity to deploy advanced weaponry despite years of Saudi-led coalition bombardment aimed at degrading its military capabilities.