As clashes continue in Yemen between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognized Yemeni government, the Houthis have announced that they carried out attacks on several targets in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement issued by the Houthis, it was stated that Riyadh Airport, as well as air bases in Khamis Mushait and a naval base in Jizan, were targeted. The statement claimed that soldiers were killed and wounded in the attacks; however, no information was shared regarding the number of casualties or injuries.
OPERATION YEMEN DAWN
A statement regarding the clashes in the region also came from the Yemeni army. Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Majid Abdullah al-Nazzili, said that 736 precision strikes were carried out against Houthi military targets within the scope of "Operation Yemen Dawn" in the last 24 hours.
Al-Nazzili claimed that approximately 307 people from the Houthi command structure and field elements were neutralized in the operations, and that 68 military vehicles along with heavy and medium-caliber weapons were destroyed or rendered unusable.
The Yemeni army spokesperson stated that military pressure on the Houthis continues, adding that they remained committed to the provisions of international humanitarian law during the operations and that necessary measures were taken to protect civilians.
News Source: 12punto
