The European Union condemns the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and demands that they stop immediately
Quick Look
- The European Commission spokesman condemned the Houthi attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which targeted civilian economic sites and facilities in the south of the country, and resulted in the injury of 73 civilians.
- He called for an immediate cessation of the attacks and adherence to UN Security Council resolutions, while affirming Europe’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.
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Why It Matters
The attacks come in the context of an ongoing escalation between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, with repeated targeting of the southern regions and economic facilities.
The spokesman added: "The European Union strongly condemns the recent attacks launched by the Houthis on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which targeted civilian sites and economic infrastructure facilities in the south of the country, and resulted in the injury of 73 civilians, including women and children."
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The European Commission spokesman added that Brussels calls for an immediate halt to these attacks.
Al-Anouni continued: "We call on the Houthis to immediately stop all attacks inside and outside Yemen, including attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, and to adhere to UN Security Council resolutions."
Al-Anouni stressed European solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
On Tuesday morning, the Saudi Ministry of Energy announced that the Kingdom’s oil facilities in a number of residential areas in the south of the country were subjected to strikes from the Yemeni side, which led to fires breaking out in some facilities and partially suspending their production operations.
According to the General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense, the missile bombardment and drone attacks launched by the Houthis resulted in the injury of at least 73 people.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The European Union will continue to put diplomatic pressure on the Houthis to stop the attacks
Likely · Within weeks
Saudi Arabia may increase its defensive measures against future Houthi attacks
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the nature of the specific damage to oil installations?
- Will Saudi Arabia take retaliatory measures in response to these attacks?
- What is the expected reaction from the UN Security Council to these violations?
