Yemen's Iran-linked Houthi rebels announced that they conducted six military operations targeting Saudi Arabia over a 48-hour period, according to reporting by Times of India — Top Stories. The group stated that the strikes hit several strategic locations, including airports, an oil field, and military installations across the kingdom.
Wave of Missile and Drone Strikes
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree confirmed that the operations utilized an array of ballistic missiles and armed drones to hit cross-border targets. The rebel group claimed the strikes inflicted significant damage and operational disruption at the selected strategic facilities, which included commercial aviation hubs and energy infrastructure.
The widespread attacks mark a sharp escalation in cross-border hostilities between the Yemeni movement and the Saudi-led coalition, reflecting the continuing reach of the rebel forces' aerial and missile arsenal.
Retaliation for Coalition Airstrikes
The Houthi leadership described the two-day campaign as a direct response to recent Saudi airstrikes on Yemeni territory. According to the rebels, the coalition aerial bombardments hit civilian areas in Yemen, resulting in numerous casualties.
The exchange underscores the persistent cycle of military actions between the warring parties, with rebel forces responding to coalition air campaigns by launching coordinated remote strikes into Saudi territory.
