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Saudi Arabia· RiyadhYemen Conflict: Houthi Attacks and Government Counter-Offensives Near Bab el-Mandeb
The conflict in Yemen continues with Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and government forces intensifying shelling against Houthi reinforcements near Kahbub, close to Bab el-Mandeb.
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate, targeting oil facilities and Riyadh
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoMilitary analysts suggest continuous losses for Houthis, who are unable to regain control of strategic locations like Kahboub, indicating Saudi military effectiveness.
Multiple sources report and condemn the ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, highlighting the escalation of conflict and its impact on oil markets.
Houthi-aligned sources claim their forces can reach any location in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, and are capable of closing Saudi airspace or targeting oil facilities.
Reports suggest Saudi Arabia is copying Iran's SkyWasp drone technology to use against Yemen, indicating an arms race in the conflict.
Yemeni scholars reject Saudi accusations of targeting Mecca and Medina, asserting that the real threats are US military bases and Israeli activities in the region.
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