Yemeni and coalition airstrikes catch Houthis off guard, says military expert
Military analyst Yahya Abu Hatim says unexpected air operations by Yemeni and coalition forces have dealt a significant blow to Houthi militias.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that the Saudi Air Force conducted 119 airstrikes over a 24-hour period, hitting civilian targets in Sanaa and the provinces of Taiz, Saada, Marib, Lahj, Al-Bayda, and Ibb. According to Middle East Eye, Saree said these attacks killed and wounded several people, including women and children, bringing the total number of Saudi attacks since the escalation to 2,177.
France 24 reports that Saudi Arabia extended the closure of the international airport in Riyadh on Monday following drone and missile attacks by the Houthis. A separate attack on Saturday resulted in 13 deaths and over 300 injuries, marking a significant escalation in the war.
Former Jordanian information minister Samih Maaytah told Ajel English that the Houthis target civilian sites because they are unable to cause major military harm to Saudi Arabia.
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