Unverified reports indicate that Yemen's Houthi movement has launched another wave of missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia. Iranian media earlier this evening reported a Houthi attack involving missiles and drones.
Additional unverified reports at 20:41 Jerusalem time indicate that the Houthi movement in Yemen has launched a further wave of missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia, expanding what had been an attack involving six missiles at Abha International Airport.
The incident began at 19:51 Jerusalem when Saudi media outlets reported explosions in the kingdom. Within the same minute, the Houthi movement was identified as responsible for an attack on targets inside Saudi Arabia, and the target was specified as an international airport — later confirmed as Abha International Airport, in southern Saudi Arabia. The Houthis fired six missiles at the airport, according to a report by N12's Asaf Rozentzweig, who reported that explosions were heard. Iranian media simultaneously reported that the attack included both missiles and drones. The new reports at 20:41 describe 'more' launches, suggesting an escalation of the ongoing assault. No information on the number of launches, interceptions, or impacts has been provided.
The Zioneer reported earlier on Monday on a Saudi airstrike on Sana'a International Airport, which Houthi sources said was an attempt to block Iranian flights. The current Houthi attack was described by the group as retaliation for that Saudi strike. In a separate context, The Zioneer reported on Houthi footage of a morning missile launch toward Israel on June 8, and on a security source warning of readiness for multiple-missile salvos from Yemen as of Sunday evening.
The number of missiles and drones in the latest wave, whether any were intercepted, and any damage or casualties in Saudi Arabia remain unconfirmed. The Houthi movement has not issued an official statement regarding the additional launches.
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