Summary
Saudi Arabia carried out air strikes on oil depots near Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, targeting facilities linked to the Iran-backed Houthi forces. These attacks came after the Houthis launched a missile attack on Riyadh’s airport, causing casualties and damage. The conflict is intensifying with both sides attacking strategic energy infrastructure.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia targeted the Central Sabaha Station oil depot near Sana’a and Houthi oil depots at Ras Isa port in Hodeidah.
- The Yemeni Oil Company said its storage facilities were empty during the attacks.
- The strikes followed a deadly Houthi missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which killed 13 people and injured about 300.
- The Riyadh airport remains closed until at least Saturday due to the damage.
- The Houthis warned civilians to avoid Saudi oil facilities, calling them legitimate targets.
- Saudi Arabia has air control over Yemen, while Houthis use drones and missiles that are harder to detect.
- The conflict has intensified after the Houthis seized key areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, crucial for shipping.
- Fighting continues near the southern city of Taiz, with reports of rocket attacks on residential areas and shortages of medical supplies.
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