Saudi Arabia launched 60 airstrikes in Yemen in 24 hours, Houthis announced attack on Saudi Aramco
Quick Look
- Saudi Arabia's armed forces carried out 60 airstrikes in Sana'a and other Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in 24 hours.
- The Houthis claimed a ballistic missile and drone operation against a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh, claiming the hits were direct and caused a fire.
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Why It Matters
The conflict in Yemen between government forces backed by Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, who control large parts of the country, including the capital Sanaa, has been ongoing since 2014 and has resulted in a humanitarian crisis.
Saudi Arabia's armed forces carried out 60 airstrikes in Sana'a and other Ansar Allah (Houthi)-controlled areas of Yemen during the past 24 hours, the movement's armed forces said in a statement.
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“Over the past 24 hours, 60 air and missile strikes have been carried out, bringing the total number of Saudi strikes since the start of the escalation against our country to 1,410,” the statement said.
Earlier on Saturday, the Houthis said they carried out a multi-ballistic missile and drone operation against a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh. According to the movement, the hits were direct and caused a fire.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis will continue, with a possible further expansion of the combat zone.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What are the exact consequences of the strikes on Sana'a and other areas of Yemen?
- Has the Houthis’ information about hitting Saudi Aramco facilities and causing a fire been confirmed?
- What measures can be taken to de-escalate the conflict?
