{
  "id": 16377553,
  "title": "Houthis claim string of new attacks on Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/houthis-claim-string-of-new-attacks-on-saudi-arabia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T22:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/260752/world/houthis-claim-string-of-new-attacks-on-saudi-arabia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced a string of attacks on Saudi Arabia, the country they are at war with. These attacks were carried out using ballistic missiles and drones, according to the militia's spokesman Yahya Saree. Targets included King Khalid airport in Riyadh, Aramco facilities in Yanbu and Rabigh, oil pumping stations, and the East-West crude oil pipeline. Additionally, Houthi forces targeted King Fahd airport in Dammam and Najran airport as well as an airbase in Khamis Mushait, all in southwestern Saudi Arabia. This marks the 100th airstrike in the past 24 hours, in retaliation for Saudi attacks on Yemen. Earlier, the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting two ballistic missiles fired by the Houthi group towards Taif and Yanbu, as well as a missile targeted at Riyadh, and a drone in the Eastern Province. However, no casualties or damages were reported. The Houthi-linked media reported deadly airstrikes on Yemen's capital Sana'a, killing and injuring civilians. Reports also emerged of Saudi jets targeting a cement factory in Sana'a, causing casualties. The fighting escalated recently due to a renewed conflict in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia supporting the internationally recognized government and leading a coalition against the Houthis, while the US, Israel and Iran are also involved in the broader war.",
  "summary": "Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed on Saturday that they launched a series of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and its interests. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated that forces targeted the Al-Nasr camp and a naval base in the southern city of Aden, which serves as the interim seat of the Saudi-backed government. ABC News AU reported that the group has also launched attacks at oil facilities and airports.\n\nThe Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting two missiles aimed at the western Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu. In response to the hostilities, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned the Houthi missile attacks, describing them as a grave threat to regional security.\n\nThe Houthis issued the attacks after accusing Riyadh of killing 16 people through strikes on the capital, Sanaa, and a Red Sea port city. According to the Al-Masirah outlet, one strike on a house in Sanaa killed at least four people, while a separate strike on a residential building for cement factory workers in the Sanaa governorate killed six women and one child.",
  "key_points": [
    "Houthis launch multiple attacks on Saudi Arabia using missiles and drones.",
    "Targets include King Khalid airport, Aramco facilities, oil pumping stations, and pipelines.",
    "This marks 100th airstrike in 24 hours in retaliation for Saudi attacks on Yemen."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}