Houthis threaten more attacks on Saudi Arabia after missile strikes on oil facilities
Key Takeaways
- Houthi warning: Yahya Saree threatens continued attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities.
- Damage reported: Four people were injured in Riyadh, while an Aramco building in Dhahran caught fire.
- Renewed fighting: The escalation follows a July 13 attack on Sana'a International Airport, with responsibility disputed.
The Yemeni group warns of further attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities after missile and drone strikes targeted Riyadh and Dhahran, leaving four people injured.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree has warned that the group will continue launching attacks deep inside Saudi Arabia in the coming days, following missile and drone strikes targeting major oil facilities and an international airport.
Speaking on Wednesday, Saree confirmed that the Houthis had launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh, as well as King Khalid International Airport.
"The strikes were accurate, thanks to God, and caused destruction and fires at the targeted sites," Saree said.
He warned that the group would continue targeting Saudi infrastructure and urged people working at the affected facilities to evacuate.
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"The Yemeni Armed Forces affirm that their operations deep inside Saudi Arabia will continue over the coming days, targeting airports and oil facilities belonging to the Saudi enemy. The consequences will be severe for it, by the will and power of God. Accordingly, the Yemeni Armed Forces warn international shipping companies, citizens, and workers at those airports and companies to stay away from them, and call for their immediate evacuation, as they have become legitimate targets for our armed forces," he added.
Saudi authorities confirmed damage and injuries following the attacks but reported intercepting some of the incoming missiles.
According to Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence, debris from two intercepted cruise missiles fell in Riyadh, injuring four people and causing limited damage to 15 residential homes.
Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, also confirmed that a Houthi ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh had been 'intercepted and destroyed'.
In Dhahran, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy reported that an Aramco administrative building had been targeted, causing a limited fire.
The ministry said the incident resulted in no injuries or fatalities.
The latest attacks come amid renewed hostilities between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen's internationally recognised government.
The current escalation began on July 13 following an attack on Sana'a International Airport.
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The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out that strike, although Yemen's internationally recognised government claimed responsibility.
This story is written and edited by the Global South World team, you can contact us here.
