Houthis Claim Multiple Strikes On Saudi Airport, Oil Pipeline And Military Sites

Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed fresh drone and missile attacks targeting a major airport, oil infrastructure and military positions in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, according to the Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said on Friday that one drone targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, while two others struck Pumping Station No 3 along the East-West oil pipeline east of the Saudi capital. He claimed both operations achieved their objectives.

In separate statements, Sarea claimed that two ballistic missiles struck gatherings of Saudi forces in the Al-Tuwal area of the southwestern Jazan region. He said dozens of personnel, including Sudanese nationals, were killed or wounded.

The spokesperson reported missile strikes on Saudi-linked troop positions in Yemen’s eastern Al-Jawf province and the Kharaz and Khor Umairah areas of southern Lahj province. He claimed the attacks caused several casualties.

Sarea further alleged that Houthi forces used ballistic missiles and drones to strike Saudi weapons depots at Ras Abas military base in Aden, a southern Yemeni port city.

The reported attacks, casualties and damage could not be independently verified.

Saudi authorities had not immediately commented on the claims.

The latest claims come amid continued fighting between Houthi fighters and Yemeni government forces backed by the Saudi-led coalition.

Clashes have intensified across several fronts, particularly near the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

The Houthis have repeatedly claimed missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, airports and military installations.

Yemen has remained embroiled in conflict since late 2014, when Houthi fighters seized the capital, Sanaa, and large parts of northern Yemen.

Saudi Arabia launched a military intervention in 2015 to support the internationally recognised government.

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