Houthi attacks cause fires at Saudi energy facilities, operations disrupted
Houthi attacks cause fires at Saudi energy facilities, operations disrupted Several energy facilities and utilities in Saudia Arabia's southern region has been attacked by Yemen's Houthis, sparking fires at a number of sites and temporarily halting some operations, the Kingdom's energy ministry said on Tuesday.
The Houthis, who control parts of Yemen, launched attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting energy facilities and utilities in the southern region. The Saudi energy ministry reported that fires broke out at several sites, temporarily disrupting operations.
According to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, at least 73 people were injured in the attacks. The coalition spokesperson, Colonel Turki al-Malki, stated that they would take necessary measures to deter the Houthis and respond firmly to the hostilities.
The Houthis attacked civilian and economic sites in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran. The Saudi-led coalition vowed to confront the Houthis' hostile approach.
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