Saudi airstrikes struck facilities belonging to the state telecommunications corporation in Hodeidah city, Yemen, according to the Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV. The report follows earlier Saudi-led coalition strikes in the same province.
Saudi airstrikes targeted Houthi military sites in Hodeidah province early Saturday, with the Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV reporting that the strikes hit facilities belonging to the state telecommunications corporation in Hodeidah city. The report adds new specificity to the Saudi-led coalition's campaign against the Houthi movement in western Yemen. Earlier Saturday, Al Arabiya reported that the coalition struck Houthi military sites in the same province. The Houthi-run Al Masirah channel is the main source for details on the ground, though its affiliation with the Houthi movement means its reports may reflect the group's perspective. The extent of damage and casualties has not been independently confirmed. The Saudi-led coalition has escalated operations against the Houthis in recent weeks, including strikes on Sanaa airport and warnings of a 'violent wave' of attacks, as the Houthis continue to threaten Saudi territory and international shipping lanes in the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
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