Houthis claim attacks on Saudi airports, oil pipelines
The Houthi militant group has claimed responsibility for a series of strikes on Saudi airports and oil facilities, including Aramco sites. While the Saudi-led coalition confirmed responding to missile debris, they have not officially commented on the success of the attacks.
Why it matters
Attacks on critical energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia have significant implications for global oil markets and regional security.
A satellite image shows smoke rising from the Saudi Aramco distribution centre. ( Reuters: NASA Worldview )
Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis say they have launched attacks at Saudi airports and oil facilities.
These include airports in Riyadh, Dammam and Najran, and an air base in Khamis Mushait.
Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the reports.
Link copied Share Share article Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis say they have launched attacks at Saudi airports and oil facilities, as clashes between Saudi Arabia and the militant group intensify.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said on Saturday that the group targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, an airport in Najran and an air base in Khamis Mushait.
He also said an Aramco facility in Yanbu, the Rabigh oil refinery, crude oil pumping stations and the East-West Pipeline were targeted.
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