The Saudi-led coalition engaged in the conflict in Yemen has accused the Iran-aligned Houthi movement of launching a drone attack on an electricity distribution station in Medina, Saudi Arabia. According to the coalition, the strike occurred on September 29 at approximately 5:11 a.m. local time, targeting the Taibah electricity distribution station, which supplies power to the Prophet’s Mosque, a significant religious site.

The coalition reported that one transformer at the station was taken out of service as a result of the drone attack. However, officials stated that the broader electricity network remained operational and was not disrupted by the incident. Major General Turki al-Maliki, a coalition spokesman, said that an investigation, including an examination of the drone wreckage, confirmed that the attack was planned and executed by the Houthis.

In response, the Houthi movement denied any involvement in the attack. A military source cited by the Houthi-run Saba news agency described the Saudi allegations as false, rejecting the coalition’s claims of responsibility.

The incident marks a continuation of hostilities between the Saudi-led coalition, which supports Yemen’s internationally recognized government, and the Houthis, who control significant portions of northern Yemen and have been engaged in ongoing conflict since 2014. The coalition’s accusation highlights the expanding reach of the conflict, which has previously seen cross-border attacks and escalated tensions between regional actors.