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Houthis launch attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Aden

Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks targeting locations in Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni city of Aden. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated that the strikes hit military positions in the Salah al-Din area of Aden and the Al-Wahat area of Lahij. Meanwhile, Yemen's Saudi-backed government reported that the group fired three ballistic missiles. The attacks also reportedly struck targets including Aden's airport, a coastguard base, and Saudi oil facilities and airports. The escalation drew immediate condemnation from the internationally recognized government.

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  • ✓ Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi rebels launched attacks at Saudi oil facilities and airports.
  • ✓ Houthi missiles struck targets in Yemen including Aden's airport and a coastguard base.
  • ✓ Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated the attacks targeted military positions in the Salah al-Din area of Aden and the Al-Wahat area of Lahij.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Houthi forces executed coordinated missile and drone strikes hitting Aden's airport, a coastguard base, and military positions alongside targets in Saudi Arabia.

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  1. Houthis Launch Attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen

    Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks targeting locations in Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni city of Aden. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated that the strikes hit military positions in the Salah al-Din area of Aden and the Al-Wahat area of Lahij. Meanwhile, Yemen's Saudi-backed government reported that the group fired three ballistic missiles. The attacks also reportedly struck targets including Aden's airport, a coastguard base, and Saudi oil facilities and airports. The escalation drew immediate condemnation from the internationally recognized government.

    Why it matters

    Aden serves as the seat of Yemen's internationally recognized government, making infrastructural strikes there a direct challenge to state authority. The latest violence compounds a prolonged conflict involving multiple domestic and regional actors, including Saudi-backed forces. Regional tensions remain elevated as Houthi operations target both domestic government strongholds and cross-border infrastructure.

    What is confirmed

    • Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi rebels launched attacks at Saudi oil facilities and airports.
    • Houthi missiles struck targets in Yemen including Aden's airport and a coastguard base.
    • Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated the attacks targeted military positions in the Salah al-Din area of Aden and the Al-Wahat area of Lahij.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Yemen's Saudi-backed government stated that the Houthi group fired three ballistic missiles at a displacement camp.

    What to watch next

    • Assessments of structural damage at Aden airport and regional oil facilities
    • Official casualty reports from targeted military bases and civilian areas
    • Response from the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and allied regional coalition forces
    Sources used for this update (16)
    1. www.aljazeera.com — Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
    2. www.aljazeera.com — Houthis | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
    3. Al Jazeera — LIVE: Hundreds of families displaced in Hebron amid ongoing Israeli raids
    4. www.france24.com — Yemen's Houthi rebels claim new attacks on oil facilities and ...
    5. www.aljazeera.com — Houthis launch attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Aden
    6. www.asiaone.com — AsiaOne, Asia's Leading News Portal, Get Latest News at AsiaOne
    7. Al Jazeera — Houthis launch attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Aden
    8. Deccan Chronicle — Yemen’s Houthis Claim Strikes on Aden Naval Base and Military Camp
    9. Arab News — Al-Alimi: Houthis have combined the tools of all terrorist organizations
    10. The New Arab — Houthi missiles target Aden airport, coastguard
    11. Anadolu Ajansı — Yemen accuses Houthis of targeting displacement camp with 3 ballistic missiles
    12. Asharq Al-Awsat English — Commander of Yemeni Coast Guard: Our Duties Are Continuing Normally and Our Morale Is High
    confidence 95%
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