Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia: Over 70 injured and fires at energy facilities
Quick Look
According to official information, over 70 people were injured and fires started when Yemen's Houthis attacked energy facilities in Saudi Arabia with drones and missiles.
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Why It Matters
The Yemeni Houthis regularly attack targets in Saudi Arabia as part of the Yemen conflict.
According to Saudi Arabia, more than 70 people were injured in attacks by the Yemeni Houthis in Saudi Arabia. The Iranian-backed militia attacked energy facilities in the south of the country, sparking fires in several locations, according to the Energy Ministry in Riyadh. “Certain processes” would therefore have to be temporarily interrupted.
The Houthis said they used drones and ballistic missiles to attack Saudi energy facilities owned by Aramco, the world's largest oil producer. The militia's military spokesman spoke of a "large-scale operation."
The joint command of the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said it would take "all necessary measures and steps" to respond to the "sources of the threat and neutralize their danger."
Open Questions
- Which specific energy systems are damaged?
- How long do the interruptions in processes last?
