Yemeni Civil War Resumes as Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia
Yemeni civil war fully resumes after a four-year ceasefire as Houthi rebels launch major missile and drone strikes on southern Saudi Arabia, injuring 73 people and prompting swift Saudi airstrikes.
The civil war in Yemen has fully erupted once again following four years of a ceasefire, accompanied by an expansion of Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Houthis announced on Tuesday that they launched a large-scale missile and drone attack targeting oil facilities in southern Saudi Arabia, claiming it was retaliation for Saudi strikes against them.
Saudi Retaliation and Energy Impact
Riyadh reported that at least 73 people were injured and several damaged energy facilities were temporarily shut down. The Saudi-led coalition responded swiftly, launching airstrikes by midday in the central Yemeni province of Marib. Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki stated that the attacks wounded 73 civilians, including women and children, emphasizing that civilian and economic sites were targeted.
«The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia constitute a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of Saudi sovereignty,» al-Maliki said, adding that the coalition will take all necessary operational measures to deter the rebels.
Ground Fighting and Regional Context
Simultaneously, ground battles have intensified between the Houthis and the internationally recognized government forces supported by Saudi Arabia. Government forces claimed to have captured new territory from the Houthis in the northern province of Al-Jawf, as well as advancing in Al-Hodeidah and Taiz. The renewed conflict has triggered a new wave of displacement, with the UN reporting that at least 18,500 people have fled their homes.
