The Zioneer reports that Saudi Arabia is carrying out a fresh wave of airstrikes on the Houthi-held Yemeni capital Sana'a in the early hours of Sunday. The attack follows a first wave of 26 Saudi strikes reported on the city Saturday, continuing the cycle of escalation between Riyadh and the Iran-backed Houthis.
Saudi Arabia launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on the Houthi-held capital Sana'a in the early hours of Sunday, October 4, according to reports from multiple channels. The strikes mark the latest escalation in Riyadh's campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi movement.
The new wave follows a first wave of 26 Saudi airstrikes on Sana'a reported by the Houthi-run news agency on Saturday afternoon. The Zioneer reported on that wave, noting that no details on specific targets or casualties were available at the time. The Saturday strikes came after days of preparations: on Friday evening, Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia was readying a large-scale military operation that could involve over 100,000 Yemeni fighters under Saudi oversight and air support. By Saturday morning, The Zioneer reported (citing Barak Ravid) that Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman had updated US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the approved plans and requested American airstrike support, though Washington clarified it would not take part for now.
The campaign builds on previous cycles of Saudi airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen, as previously covered by The Zioneer. In recent months, Saudi Arabia has struck targets in Sana'a including the international airport, while Houthi forces have retaliated with drone and missile attacks on Saudi airports and energy facilities, including strikes on Riyadh and Aramco infrastructure.
No official statement from the Saudi military has been issued regarding the latest strikes. Details on targets, casualties, and the broader operational scope remain unverified. The Zioneer will continue to monitor developments.
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