Giants Brigades and Shield of the Nation launch surprise attack on Houthi positions in Al-Wazi'iyah
Yemen’s Giants Brigades and Shield of the Nation forces launched a surprise offensive against Houthi positions in Al-Wazi'iyah, making new territorial gains.
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, expressed her condemnation of the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The incident took place at the airport, which is under the jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two officials discussed a range of topics including bilateral cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the European Union, as well as regional and global events that both parties deemed important.
During the call, Kallas firmly condemned the indiscriminate strikes on civilians and civilian infrastructure, which she deemed to be unjustifiable. She reaffirmed the EU's solidarity with Saudi Arabia, offering condolences to the families of the victims and expressing hope for the speedy recovery of those injured. Kallas also stressed the necessity to intensify efforts to prevent further escalation in the region, highlighting the importance of strengthening joint maritime defense to protect the safety and security of the region's waterways.
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