Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentsweig has published footage showing the interception of a Houthi aerial attack over southern Saudi Arabia early Tuesday morning, as reported by N12. The interception was confirmed earlier today; no casualties or damage have been reported, and the type of weapon used remains unclear.
Footage of the interception of a Houthi aerial attack over southern Saudi Arabia has been released by Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentsweig, as broadcast on N12. The footage, published early Tuesday morning, confirms the interception that The Zioneer reported at 04:21 Jerusalem — an additional Houthi aerial threat that was neutralized by air defense systems. The video does not reveal the type of weapon used, and no casualties or damage have been reported from this incident.
The interception comes after a heavy overnight Houthi barrage, also reported by The Zioneer at 04:21 Jerusalem, in which ballistic missiles and drones struck King Khalid Airbase near Khamis Mushait, Abha International Airport, and the Aramco refinery in Jizan. In response, the Saudi Air Force reportedly began striking targets in Yemen. The overnight attack followed a Houthi military spokesman's warning that Saudi oil, industrial, and vital facilities "are no longer safe."
The Houthi movement has escalated its campaign against Saudi Arabia in recent months as part of a broader regional offensive coordinated with Iran. As The Zioneer reported on June 8, the group claimed missile strikes on Israel and a Saudi airbase. On August 6, it announced a large-scale ballistic missile operation against Saudi-backed forces in Yemen. Sources cited by Reuters on July 30 indicated that a Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory was coordinated with local armed groups under direct IRGC supervision. The Houthis have also targeted the UAE, triggering emergency alerts in Dubai on August 18.
The type of weapon used in this morning's intercepted attack remains unclear. No further details on the launch point or the specific air defense system involved have been released.
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