The Houthi military spokesman announced a large-scale operation using ballistic missiles targeting Saudi military camps, troop concentrations, and weapons depots in the Al-Ruwaik, Al-Abr, and Al-Thaniya areas. The Houthis warned Saudi Arabia against any "foolish act" and said it would bear the consequences of any escalation. No details on casualties or damage have been reported.
The Houthi military spokesman announced a large-scale ballistic missile operation targeting Saudi military camps, troop concentrations, and weapons depots in the Al-Ruwaik, Al-Abr, and Al-Thaniya areas, according to a report circulating on Telegram. The spokesman warned Saudi Arabia against any "foolish act" and said the kingdom would bear the consequences of any escalation. No details on casualties or damage have been reported.
This announcement follows a series of Houthi claims throughout the day. As The Zioneer reported at 14:44 Jerusalem, the Houthis first claimed a preemptive strike on Saudi-backed forces in Marib, then reported hundreds of casualties across the same three areas, and later confirmed a broad operation using dozens of ballistic missiles and drones. The Yemeni government confirmed at least 30 troops killed, while local sources said the toll could reach 50. The Houthi spokesman's latest statement adds specificity to the targets but does not provide independent verification.
As The Zioneer reported on July 30, the Houthis have coordinated attacks with Iraqi militias under IRGC oversight, and have previously struck Saudi oil infrastructure and airbases. The group ended its ceasefire with Saudi Arabia in late July, as noted in our topic coverage, and this operation appears to be part of that escalation.
What remains open: the actual number of missiles fired, the extent of damage, and any casualty figures beyond the Houthis' own claims. No independent confirmation of the operation's effects has been reported.
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