
AI-generated summary
The youth movement currently controls the most populous areas of Yemen and most of the north. It has imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia since July and has continued to launch air strikes.
Footage released by the youth movement showed a Saudi transport truck being attacked, exploded and set on fire. (AFP)
The Yemeni coalition led by Saudi Arabia stated that energy facilities in southern Saudi Arabia were attacked by the Houthi rebels yesterday (7th). More than 70 people were injured and the coalition will take measures to fight back.
"Reuters" reported that Yemeni coalition spokesman Marki posted on the X platform that four cities in southern Saudi Arabia were attacked and at least 73 people were injured. "The coalition will take all necessary operational measures to deter this terrorist militia and resolutely confront its hostile acts."
The Saudi Energy Ministry said air strikes by the youth movement caused fires at some energy facilities and injured many people.
The youth movement, backed by Iran, currently controls Yemen's most populous region and much of the country's north. Since announcing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in July, the youth movement has also continued to launch air strikes against Saudi Arabia, even targeting Saudi Arabian ships sailing in the Red Sea.
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The Yemeni coalition will take necessary military counterattacks against the youth movement.
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