Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on targets across Saudi Arabia on Saturday, including Riyadh airport, Aramco oil facilities and military installations.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the attacks were carried out using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. He described the strikes as retaliation for Saudi-led attacks on a market in Yemen’s Taiz province on Friday.
Houthis Claim Multiple Strikes on Saudi Targets
In a statement, Saree said the first operation targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, along with Aramco oil storage tanks and a distillation tower.
He further claimed that missiles were launched at oil facilities in the Khurais region, followed by an attack on oil pumping station No. 8 in the Dawadmi area.
According to Saree, three additional operations targeted Saudi military personnel and bases. Also claimed that a large-scale attack on a Saudi National Guard camp in Najran caused a high number of casualties.
The claims of damage and casualties have not been independently verified.
Houthis Allege 105 Saudi Attacks on Yemen in 24 Hours
Saree also alleged that Saudi forces had carried out air and missile strikes on 105 locations across Yemen over the preceding 24 hours.
He claimed that more than 30 civilians, mostly women and children, were killed in the attacks. These casualty figures could not be independently confirmed.
US Issues Travel Advisory for Gulf Region
Amid escalating tensions, the United States has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in the Gulf region.
The advisory cited the growing threat from the Houthis and Iran’s reported attempts to target US military bases in Gulf countries. It warned that the security situation could lead to disruptions, including flight cancellations and temporary airspace closures across parts of West Asia.
US citizens travelling to or already present in the region have been urged to remain vigilant and regularly check updates from airports and airlines.
