The Houthi movement claimed to have struck Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu early Saturday, prompting Saudi authorities to issue emergency warnings for both provinces. The alert for Jizan was lifted shortly afterward, according to reports. The claims remain unverified by independent sources.
Saudi authorities issued emergency warnings for the Jizan and Yanbu provinces Saturday evening, following the Houthi claim of a large-scale strike on Aramco facilities. The alert for Jizan was lifted shortly afterward, while the warning for Yanbu remained in effect as of 20:02 Jerusalem. This marks the first official Saudi acknowledgment of a security incident in the area.
The Zioneer has tracked the Houthi attack claims throughout the day. At 10:32 Jerusalem, a flash report detailed a Houthi bombardment of the Yanbu port, Khalid Air Force base, and Aramco facilities in Jazan. By 12:01, additional reports indicated strikes in Jazan and Yanbu. At 15:57, the Houthis officially claimed responsibility for a massive strike using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. The claims have remained unverified by independent sources, but the Saudi emergency response lends them credibility.
The Houthi escalation against Saudi infrastructure has been ongoing, with The Zioneer reporting on July 23 that the Houthis claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers and enforced a maritime blockade. The current attack wave is among the largest since the escalation began.
The extent of damage to Aramco facilities and any casualties remain unconfirmed. The lifting of the Jizan alert suggests the immediate threat there may have passed, while the Yanbu warning indicates continued concern.
5 developments
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- StrongHouthis strike Saudi port of Jizan, reportedly hitting oil refineries
- DevelopingHouthis reportedly bomb Saudi port, air base, and Aramco facilities in coordinated strikes
- DevelopingState of alert declared at all Saudi airports amid Houthi attack fears
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