Yemen's Houthi rebels claim new attacks on oil facilities and airports across Saudi Arabia
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they attacked oil facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia on October 24, 2026. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed some missiles fired by the Houthis, but there was no immediate confirmation of damage or casualties.Key Facts
- The Houthis claimed to target key sites including King Khalid International Airport, oil facilities in Yanbu and Rabigh, and airports in Dammam and Najran.
- They also said they attacked military sites and coast guard buildings in the Yemeni port city of Aden.
- The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed two Houthi missiles fired toward Yanbu and Taif.
- Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense briefly warned residents in Taif, Yanbu, Mecca, and Jeddah of possible danger but later said the threat had passed.
- These attacks ended a 2022 truce that had largely stopped cross-border fighting between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
- The conflict is part of a larger regional tension involving Iran, which supports the Houthis, and Saudi Arabia, backed by the coalition.
- The Houthis warned airlines not to use most of Saudi airspace, except above the holy cities Mecca and Medina.
- There was no immediate response from Saudi authorities to confirm the extent of the attacks or damages.
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