UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Also reported by Newsweek, Al Jazeera
Summary
The UK is sending fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to help defend against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group. British pilots will try to stop Houthi missiles and drones targeting Saudi cities and important places like airports and oil facilities.Key Facts
- The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks.
- RAF pilots will fly missions to intercept missiles and drones over Saudi cities and key infrastructure.
- The UK is also sending an Atlas A400M transport plane and military advisers to Saudi Arabia.
- The RAF Voyager plane will continue providing air-to-air refueling for Saudi fighter jets.
- The Houthi group started an offensive in September, attacking Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s official government.
- A missile attack on King Khalid airport in Riyadh killed 13 people, marking the deadliest attack so far.
- The UK government will provide more information about the mission to Parliament soon.
- This is the most significant military mission approved by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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