Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities
Yemen's Houthi forces claim missile and drone strikes targeting Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities, escalating cross-border attacks. The claim is unverified, and impact on energy infrastructure remains uncertain. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict, threatening regional stability and global energy markets.
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Houthi Ballistic Missile & Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia; French Military Deployment
Houthi forces have launched multiple ballistic missile and drone attacks deep into Saudi Arabia, targeting critical energy infrastructure in Yanbu and military sites in Jazan, and claiming strikes on Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities. Saudi air defenses have intercepted several projectiles, but the attacks represent a significant escalation in Houthi capabilities and intent. France has confirmed the deployment of troops, radar, and air defense systems to Saudi Arabia, specifically to protect the Yanbu oil port and secure Red Sea energy routes, marking a notable increase in international military involvement.