Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched dozens of strikes on Yemen capital

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   Houthis Report Dozens of Saudi Strikes on Sanaa

   Houthi forces report that Saudi Arabia launched dozens of air raids targeting Yemen's capital, Sanaa, amid escalating regional conflict. The reports follow a Houthi-claimed attack on an oil facility near the Saudi capital, where flames and smoke were observed. The renewed exchanges coincide with a broader military offensive by Yemen's Saudi-backed government to push back Houthi advances. The intensification of fighting across multiple provinces raises widespread fears of all-out war, drawing regional and international security concerns.

   Why it matters

   The recent escalation stems from an ongoing civil conflict in Yemen involving the internationally recognized government backed by a Saudi-led coalition against the Iran-backed Houthi movement. Previous fighting had seen Houthi forces capture vital infrastructure, including the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The widening hostilities now directly impact major capitals, threatening critical energy facilities and global trade routes.

   What is confirmed

   • Saudi Arabia launched more than 90 attacks in Yemen in a 24-hour period, according to Houthi claims.
   • Flames and smoke were seen near an oil facility close to the Saudi capital following a reported Houthi attack.
   • Yemen's Saudi-backed government previously announced a major military offensive against Houthi forces.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Yemen's army claimed over 1,500 Houthi casualties occurred in a 24-hour period.

   What to watch next

   • Further verified reports on the scale of damage from the reported strikes on Sanaa and Riyadh oil facilities.
   • Official coalition statements detailing military operations across Houthi-held provinces.
   Sources used for this update (24)

   1. The New York Times — Fighting Intensifies in Yemen, Raising Fears Further of All-Out War
   2. The Jerusalem Post — Saudi Arabia launched more than 90 attacks in Yemen in 24 hours, Houthis claim - report
   3. Al Jazeera — Yemen’s army claims over 1,500 Houthi casualties in past 24 hours
   4. www.straitstimes.com — Saudi Arabia and Houthis escalate strikes in Yemen conflict
   5. www.yahoo.com — Houthis say Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen capital
   6. www.channelnewsasia.com — Houthis say Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen capital - CNA
   7. The Times of Israel — Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched dozens of strikes on Yemen capital
   8. Reuters — Yemen's armed forces say it is conducting strikes against Houthis in Sanaa
   9. The Times of Israel — Yemen’s Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reports Saudi attack on Sanaa
   10. dawn.com — Sanaa, Riyadh rattled by strikes as war widens
   11. Al Jazeera — Why is fighting intensifying in Yemen’s Taiz governorate?
   12. The Jerusalem Post — Yemen conducts strikes against Houthi stronghold, capital city of Sanaa as conflict deepens
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