Arab media reports say Saudi Arabia is currently attacking Houthi positions in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. The scope and targets of the operation remain unconfirmed.
Arab media reports say Saudi Arabia is attacking Houthi positions in Sanaa, the Houthi-held capital of Yemen. The reports do not specify the type of strike or the targets involved, and the extent of the operation is not yet independently confirmed.
This development comes amid a sharp deterioration in Saudi-Houthi relations. The Zioneer has reported on the escalating conflict: on June 8, the Houthis claimed they had launched ballistic missiles at Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia, and on July 31, Saudi Arabia was reportedly preparing a naval and ground offensive to break the Houthi maritime blockade of its oil exports. The current strike on Sanaa, if confirmed, would represent a direct Saudi offensive against the Houthi power center.
The situation remains fluid. The Zioneer will continue to monitor and report on this developing story.
2 developments
- StrongExplosions reported in Sana'a, reportedly Saudi airstrikes
- StrongHouthi channel denies attack in Sana'a, Yemen, reporter says
- DevelopingExplosion reported in Sana'a; Iraqi outlets claim link to rocket launch
- DevelopingPro-Iranian channel claims strike on US air base in Saudi Arabia launched from Yemen
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