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Houthis announce attacks on Saudi airbase, Aramco facilities

Houthis announce attacks on Saudi airbase, Aramco facilities Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said on Wednesday that the group had attacked an airbase in Khamis Mushait as well as Aramco facilities in Yanbu. Saudi Arabia did not confirm either of the attacks.

The Houthis have announced that they attacked an airbase in Khamis Mushait and Aramco facilities in Yanbu, according to their military spokesman Yahya Saree. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed either of these attacks.

The Houthis also claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib province using a locally made air-to-air missile, as announced by Yahya Saree on social media.

There are also reports of the Saudi-led coalition accusing the Houthis of targeting Mecca with a drone, which the group denies.

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