Saudi-led coalition says power station attacked in Medina, blames Houthis
Summary
The Saudi-led coalition has accused Yemen’s Houthi group of attacking a power station in Medina, Saudi Arabia, which supplies electricity to the Prophet’s Mosque. The Houthis deny this claim. Meanwhile, heavy fighting continues in Yemen’s Taiz province, with Saudi-backed government forces reporting many Houthi casualties.Key Facts
- A power station in Medina that provides electricity to the Masjid an-Nabawi was attacked, damaging one transformer but not the whole network.
- The Saudi-led coalition says drone wreckage proves the Houthis were responsible for the Medina attack.
- The Houthis deny attacking Medina and call the accusation false, suggesting Saudi Arabia made it up to cover other issues.
- The coalition claims Houthis repeatedly try to attack the two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina.
- Saudi forces say they intercepted and destroyed several Houthi drones and ballistic missiles targeting southern Saudi cities.
- In Taiz, Yemen, government forces say they killed dozens of Houthi fighters during battles across multiple fronts.
- Around 198,000 people have been displaced in Yemen, with most living in camps in Taiz and Lahij provinces.
- Saudi Arabia has approved nearly $60 million in funding to support Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
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