The Houthi movement launched a large-scale wave of missile and drone attacks targeting six locations across Saudi Arabia on Tuesday afternoon, The Zioneer reports. Saudi Civil Defense issued warnings for the areas of Jazan, Taif, Abha, Jeddah, Yanbu, and AlUla.
This afternoon's large-scale attack, launched just after 13:00 Jerusalem time, targeted six locations across Saudi Arabia: Jazan, Taif, Abha, Jeddah, Yanbu, and AlUla. Saudi Civil Defense issued warnings for all six areas. The attack follows an earlier wave of drone and missile strikes reported earlier today, at approximately 12:21 Jerusalem time, which targeted Mecca, Taif, and Jeddah and triggered widespread alerts across the kingdom.
As The Zioneer reported at 12:21 Jerusalem, a significant new wave of drone and missile attacks was directed at the Saudi cities of Mecca, Taif, and Jeddah, with alerts expanded to cover widespread areas. That earlier wave did not produce immediate reports of casualties or interceptions. The afternoon's attacks expand the scope of today's Houthi offensive significantly.
Today's escalation continues a pattern of Houthi strikes against Saudi territory. As The Zioneer has previously reported, in September 2026 the Houthis struck Saudi airports and refineries, wounding 73 civilians. In July, the group warned airlines against flying over Saudi airspace and claimed strikes on Saudi airbases. In August, the Houthis announced a large ballistic missile operation targeting Saudi military camps. Separately, the Houthis have also targeted the UAE, triggering emergency alerts in Dubai, as The Zioneer reported on August 18.
It remains unclear whether any of today's projectiles were intercepted, whether they caused casualties or damage, and whether the attacks are ongoing. Saudi authorities have not yet released official statements regarding the afternoon's events beyond the civil defense warnings.
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