{
  "id": 11259086,
  "title": "Saudi-led coalition says Houthis attacked power station in Madina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/saudi-led-coalition-says-houthis-attacked-power-station-in-madina",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T18:35:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2034032/saudi-led-coalition-says-houthis-attacked-power-station-in-madina"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Saudi-led coalition has announced that the Houthi group carried out an attack on a power distribution station in Madina, Yemen, this week. The assault left one transformer out of service but did not disrupt the electricity network. The station powers the Prophet’s Mosque. An investigation and examination of drone wreckage confirmed the Houthi involvement in planning and executing Tuesday's attack. In response, the coalition stated that they will continue to safeguard the holy sites and pilgrims. This latest incident marks the most severe conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis since a UN-brokered truce largely ended cross-border attacks in 2022. The Houthis initiated the resurgence of hostilities in July by declaring a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and targeting Saudi territory and shipping. Houthi forces also made significant territorial gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Saudi Arabia has retaliated with airstrikes in Yemen and provided support to government forces in their efforts to push back the Houthis.",
  "summary": "The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said on Thursday the group had attacked a power distribution station in Madina this week, putting one transformer out of service but without affecting the electricity network. The coalition said an investigation and examination of drone wreckage confirmed Houthi involvement in planning and carrying out Tuesday’s attack. It said the station supplies…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Houthis hit power grid supplying Prophet's Mosque in Madinah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/houthis-hit-power-grid-supplying-prophets-mosque-in-madinah",
        "published": "2026-10-01T18:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}