Houthi strike hits Taiba power station in Medina, Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-led coalition reports a Houthi attack on the Taiba electricity distribution station in Medina, marking a significant escalation as the Houthis strike deep into Saudi territory, targeting critical infrastructure. The extent of damage and casualties is unconfirmed, but the attack underscores the ongoing cross-border conflict and its threat to Saudi energy infrastructure.
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Houthi Cross-Border Strike: Medina Power Station Targeted Amid Taiz Escalation
The Saudi-led coalition reports a Houthi drone attack on the Taiba electricity distribution station in Medina, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant escalation by targeting a holy city and critical infrastructure. Concurrently, intense fighting has erupted in Yemen's Taiz province, with Yemeni government forces repelling Houthi assaults and conducting airstrikes, signaling the most severe escalation since the 2022 truce. The Houthis deny responsibility for the Medina attack, creating uncertainty regarding attribution.