Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree on Monday claimed that the group's drones struck multiple sensitive oil supply and transport targets across Saudi Arabia, from the eastern regions to the western city of Yanbu, in retaliation for Saudi drone activity over Yemen. The claim provides further details on the strike earlier today, for which the Houthis had already taken responsibility, rejecting Saudi assertions that the launches originated from Iraq.
The Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree on Monday provided details on the group's drone strike earlier today, claiming that the drones struck multiple sensitive oil supply and transport targets across Saudi Arabia, from the east to the western city of Yanbu. Saree said the strike was carried out in retaliation for Saudi drone activity over Yemen.
The claim expands on the Houthis' earlier statement today taking responsibility for the attack, which also rejected Saudi assertions that the drones were launched from Iraqi territory, as The Zioneer reported at 15:56.
The Houthis have been increasingly active against Saudi infrastructure as part of their campaign aligned with Iran's "Axis of Resistance." The group has previously claimed strikes on Saudi airports and oil facilities, and has been accused of coordinating with pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, though the Houthis deny any external involvement in this particular strike.
The extent of damage and any casualties remain unconfirmed, and Saudi authorities have not commented on the latest claims.
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