Houthis claim attacks on Saudi airports as Aden reports missile strikes
The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi airports and energy facilities on 24 October, while Yemen’s government reported missile strikes in Aden. Saudi authorities announced interceptions and falling debris. Accounts differed over the Aden facilities targeted, and successful hits across the Houthis’ list of Saudi targets had not been independently verified.
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Saudi airports and energy sites enter the claimed target list
The Houthis, the armed movement controlling Yemen’s capital Sanaa, claimed attacks on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure on 24 October. Their target list included three airports, oil facilities and pumping stations on the East-West Pipeline. Successful strikes across the list had not been independently verified.[1], [2]
Saudi civil defense reported falling debris after two ballistic missiles were intercepted. Saudi authorities described missiles heading toward Mecca and Medina. The Houthis denied targeting the holy cities and said their attacks were directed at airports, energy installations and an airbase.[1]
Aden reports strikes on airport and coast guard sites
In Aden, the southern Yemeni city where the internationally recognized government is based, the Transport Ministry said two ballistic missiles targeted the international airport. It called this the fourth attack on the airport during the month and warned of consequences for civil aviation and people relying on the facility.[1]
Yemeni authorities also reported attacks on coast guard headquarters and another building. The Houthis described their Aden targets as al-Nasr camp and a naval base. The descriptions of the facilities differed between the government and the armed group.[1]
Cross-border attacks continue after the ceasefire’s collapse
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the attacks as a threat to civilian security. Long-range Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure have continued since the fragile 2022 ceasefire collapsed in July. Government forces and the Houthis are also fighting on Yemen’s front lines.[1]
