Houthi armed forces issue airspace warning again, Saudi Arabia leads coalition forces to launch large-scale military operations

China News Service, Beijing, October 10. Comprehensive news: The Houthi armed forces in Yemen once again issued a warning to flights flying over the airspace of Saudi Arabia on the 9th, and Riyadh flights were disrupted for two consecutive days. The Saudi-led coalition launched a large-scale military operation on the 9th and destroyed hundreds of military targets in the areas controlled by the Houthi armed forces.

The Houthi armed forces stated in a statement on the 9th that because the Saudi regime continues to blockade Yemen and carries out unjust aggression, all air operators operating in Saudi airspace must remain cautious and increase vigilance; except for the skies over Mecca and Medina, Saudi airspace belongs to the combat area of ​​its missile forces. The warning will remain in effect until Saudi Arabia ends its aggression and blockade of Yemen.

According to a Reuters report on the 9th, although some regional airlines still operate flights via Riyadh, many flights have been canceled or delayed. Data from the global flight tracking website Flightradar24 shows that as of 13:05 GMT on the 9th, 131 flights to and from Riyadh, the Saudi capital, have been cancelled. Hundreds of flights had been canceled the day before.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency said on the 9th that in view of the recent attacks on Saudi airports and the risks to civil aviation, the agency has expanded the area of ​​Saudi airspace that airlines are advised to avoid flying over.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led multinational coalition, said on the evening of the 9th that the coalition forces carried out a large-scale military operation and destroyed 136 military targets in the areas controlled by the Houthi armed forces.

Maliki said the coalition is working to dismantle the Houthi armed ballistic missile network while providing round-the-clock air support to Yemeni government forces.

According to the Saba News Agency controlled by the Houthi armed forces, the organization issued a statement on the 9th condemning Saudi Arabia’s continued attacks on Yemen’s economic facilities and civilian infrastructure. The statement pointed out that two factories in Sanaa were recently attacked, causing heavy casualties and property damage.

The statement emphasized that the Yemeni people are committed to defending their legitimate rights through all available means. (over)