An explosion occurs in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa... Fire at Saudi Aramco facility
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- An explosion presumed to be a Saudi Arabian airstrike occurred in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, and on the same day, a fire broke out at an Aramco facility in southern Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- This incident occurred amid recent intensification of fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels.
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Why It Matters
Recently, fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and Houthi rebels has intensified in Yemen.
(Istanbul = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Dong-ho = AFP news agency reported on the 3rd (local time) that a strong explosion was observed in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, believed to be caused by an airstrike by Saudi Arabia.
According to local journalists, at least five explosions were heard in different parts of Sanaa, and two fighter jets were seen firing missiles at the city.
Al Masira TV, a media outlet run by Yemen's pro-Iran rebels Houthis, reported that Saudi Arabia attacked Sanaa, but did not mention specific damage, including the scale of casualties.
On this day, flames and smoke rose from the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco facility south of Riyadh, the Saudi capital.
Recently, fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and the Houthis has intensified in Yemen, and the Houthis are also targeting Saudi Aramco and increasing the frequency of their attacks.
The day before, foreign media, including Reuters, reported that Saudi and Yemeni government forces were preparing a large-scale offensive against the Houthi rebels and that it was highly likely to be carried out within a few days.
What to Watch
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Saudi and Yemeni government forces carry out a large-scale offensive against Houthi rebels
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What is the exact extent of damage to Aramco facilities?
- What are the specific casualties of the Sana'a airstrikes?
