Houthi TV reports strike on Sanaa oil facility after Saudi coalition evacuation order
Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV reported an attack on the Yemen Oil Company facility in Sanaa, following a Saudi-led coalition evacuation order for the site ahead of a military operation. The attack is unverified and details are unclear, but it signals an escalation in the Yemen conflict, with potential implications for energy infrastructure and regional stability.
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Houthi Missile & Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia Escalate, Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Houthi forces have escalated missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, directly targeting critical energy infrastructure, including Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, and Riyadh's airport. These attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi air defenses, indicating a shift in Houthi targeting strategy. The full extent of damage and operational impact on energy facilities remains unconfirmed.