Oil facility near Yemen capital Sanaa hit by Saudi Arabia, Houthis say
Summary
Saudi Arabia attacked an oil facility near Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, after ordering people to leave the area. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels warned they would retaliate by targeting sites in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh’s airport. The conflict is part of the ongoing war in Yemen involving the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia struck the Yemen Oil Company facility west of Sanaa.
- The Saudi-led coalition warned civilians to evacuate the oil site before the attack.
- The Houthis threatened to respond by attacking Saudi sites, including Riyadh’s airport.
- A recent Houthi attack on Riyadh’s airport killed at least 13 people.
- Saudi forces intercepted three drones near Riyadh amid continuing attacks.
- Several countries, including France, advised their citizens to avoid Saudi airports.
- The Saudi-led coalition has supported Yemen’s government in a civil war since 2015.
- The war in Yemen has caused a severe humanitarian crisis in the country.
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