Houthi, Saudi attacks

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Houthi movement launched missile and drone attacks on military and energy sites in southern Saudi Arabia, injuring 73 people and causing fires at several facilities. These strikes, claimed as retaliation for Saudi military actions in Yemen, highlight the escalating conflict and ongoing targeting of critical infrastructure between the two sides.

The Houthi movement in Yemen claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a series of missile and drone attacks targeting military and energy infrastructure in southern Saudi Arabia. The group stated that the strikes were carried out in retaliation for recent Saudi military operations within Yemen.

Saudi officials reported that the attacks affected civilian and economic sites, resulting in injuries to 73 individuals. Fires erupted at multiple energy facilities and utility installations, prompting temporary suspension of several operations, according to the Saudi energy ministry.

In response to the ongoing conflict, Houthi-affiliated al-Masirah TV confirmed that Saudi forces conducted air raids on the al-Waziyah district in Yemen’s Taiz Province. The area has been a focal point of intense fighting in recent days.

The exchanges underscore the persistent hostilities between the Saudi-led coalition, which has been engaged in Yemen since 2015 supporting the internationally recognized government, and the Houthi movement controlling significant parts of northern and western Yemen. Both sides have continued to target facilities critical to each other’s military and economic capabilities, contributing to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.

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