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Houthis claim strikes on Saudi airports and Aramco as Saudi raids continue
The Houthis said they targeted an Aramco facility in Yanbu, Abha and King Khalid airports and a military base in Saudi Arabia. Houthi media said a Saudi strike killed nine in northern Yemen, and Saudi-backed forces reported air strikes in Taiz.
Why it matters
Attacks on Saudi energy sites add risk to global oil supply.
Background
A Saudi-led coalition has backed Yemen's internationally recognised government against the Houthis since 2015. Houthi attacks on the kingdom have intensified this month.
The story so far
- Yemen government launches offensive to retake all Houthi-held territory
- Houthi missiles hit presidential palace in Aden, killing five
- Houthi missiles strike Yemen's presidential palace in Aden
- Houthi missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden
- Yemen fighting intensifies as Houthis and Saudi Arabia trade strikes
- Houthis claim strikes on Saudi airports and Aramco as Saudi raids continue
- Aramco tells Dhahran staff to evacuate as Houthi attacks continue
- Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil sites as Saudi strikes hit Yemen
- Houthis claim new strike on Riyadh airport hours after it reopens
Sources
- Middle East Eye ↗Oct 19, 12:55 PM ET
- The Hindu ↗Oct 19, 2:18 AM ET
- Middle East Eye ↗Oct 19, 4:25 PM ET
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