Yemen’s armed forces aligned with the internationally recognised government said they were carrying out strikes against Houthi targets in the capital Sanaa and the northern province of Saada.
A spokesperson for the Yemeni armed forces said the operations were targeting what he described as “vital targets” in areas controlled by the Houthis. No further details about the targets or damage were immediately provided.
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Yemen’s government-aligned forces reported strikes in Sanaa and Saada.
The Yemeni military described the targets as “vital” Houthi targets.
The Houthis claimed an attack on an Aramco facility in Riyadh.
The group said it used ballistic missiles and drones.
Smoke and fire were observed near an Aramco facility, but the cause was not immediately confirmed by Saudi authorities or Aramco.
The statement followed a claim by the Houthi group that it had targeted an Aramco facility in Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones. The group said the operation was carried out in response to Saudi strikes on Sanaa and other parts of Yemen.
Smoke and fire were seen near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday. However, Saudi authorities had not immediately confirmed that the facility had been attacked, while Aramco had not commented on the cause of the fire.
The latest statements from the two sides come as military activity involving Yemen’s internationally recognised government, the Houthis and Saudi Arabia continues.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
The reported strikes involve Yemen’s internationally recognised government, the Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia. Developments involving military targets and energy infrastructure remain significant for the region.
