Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels intensified hostilities on Tuesday with strikes on oil depots and intercepted missiles, marking a new phase of escalation in the conflict. The attacks targeted key energy infrastructure, with Saudi forces striking a strategic oil depot near Sana’a and intercepting missiles aimed at Saudi Aramco headquarters.
The conflict, which has seen intensified fighting along multiple front lines, saw Saudi forces launch a series of strikes on a strategic oil depot in Sana’a, while also intercepting missiles launched toward Dharan, the location of Saudi Aramco’s headquarters. The Houthis responded with attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities, including a strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed 13 people.
The conflict has led to a surge in war casualties and displacement, with hospitals in Yemen struggling to cope with the increased demand for trauma care. The Red Cross warned that the already fragile health system is under enormous pressure, with over 200,000 people displaced since fighting began, and over 216,000 people displaced across the country, with suspected cholera cases tripling in three weeks.