Multiple outlets report that Houthi forces in Yemen fired at Saudi Arabian soldiers, causing dozens of casualties. The attack follows the Houthi military spokesman's announcement earlier Thursday of a large-scale ballistic missile and drone operation against Saudi-backed targets in eastern Yemen.
Houthi forces in Yemen reportedly fired at Saudi Arabian soldiers on Thursday evening, with multiple outlets reporting dozens of casualties. The exact location and circumstances of the attack remain unconfirmed, and it is not yet clear whether the casualties include killed or wounded. The reports follow the Houthi military spokesman's announcement earlier Thursday of a large-scale operation involving ballistic missiles and drones targeting Saudi-backed military positions in eastern Yemen, as The Zioneer reported at 14:45. The new reports of direct fire on Saudi soldiers and casualties appear to be the first concrete ground-level impact of that operation, though independent verification is still pending. The Houthis have escalated their regional campaign in recent months, integrating into the Iranian-led 'unity of arenas' strategy, and have previously struck Saudi territory with missiles and drones. The current incident is developing, and further details on the nature of the attack and the number of casualties are expected to emerge.
2 developments
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- DevelopingUnverified: Heavy clashes between Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces, 4 killed
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- DevelopingYemen's Houthis launch major assault on legitimate government forces near Hays
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