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Houthis Attack Saudi Airports and Energy Sites in Escalation

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Houthis launched attacks on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure in a renewed escalation of conflict. The group targeted key facilities including Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and Aramco's Yanbu facility, amid ongoing tensions with the Saudi-led coalition.

The attacks, reported by multiple sources, include strikes on Saudi airports, energy installations, and a pipeline. Houthis claimed responsibility for the assaults, which came as the Saudi-led coalition destroyed two ballistic missiles fired toward Yanbu and Taif.

The conflict has intensified, breaking a 2022 UN truce and raising concerns about regional stability. The Houthis have also accused Saudi Arabia of strikes that killed 17, adding to the complexity of the ongoing conflict.

The attacks highlight the ongoing threat to Saudi Arabia's energy and air transport sectors, with no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities on the full extent of the damage or the effectiveness of their defensive measures.

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  1. france24 — Yemen's Houthi rebels claim new attacks on oil facilities and airports across Saudi Arabia ·
  2. le-monde — Yemen's Houthis launch new attacks on Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of strikes that killed 17 ·
  3. the-hindu — Houthis say attacked Saudi Arabia, Yemen’s Aden after deadly strikes ·

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