Fighting in Yemen intensifies: What’s the latest on the battlefield?
Summary
Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and Houthi rebels has increased, with missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s key cities, including Riyadh and Medina. Both sides have hit military sites and oil facilities, intensifying the conflict that affects the region's security and economy.Key Facts
- Yemeni government forces say they intercepted a drone aimed at Medina and a missile towards Riyadh.
- Houthi rebels attacked Saudi Aramco’s building in Dhahran and Riyadh airport.
- The Saudi-led coalition responded with strikes on the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa.
- The ceasefire agreed in 2022 between the two sides has collapsed recently.
- Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have killed and injured dozens of people.
- Riyadh’s King Khalid airport remains closed with many flights canceled.
- Houthis also target shipping routes near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, important for Saudi oil exports.
- Planned events in Saudi Arabia, including a major investment conference and a tennis tournament, face uncertainty due to the attacks.
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