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Saudi military says Houthi attacks left 11 civilians injured near Yemen border
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- More than 10 civilians, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in Saudi Arabia's Najran region following a series of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, according to the Saudi military.
- The Houthi rebels also claimed responsibility for strikes in central and eastern Yemen that killed at least 30 government troops and wounded around 50, targeting camps in Marib and Hadramout provinces.
- Saudi military spokesman Turki al-Malki condemned the attacks as violations of international humanitarian law, highlighting injuries among Saudi nationals and foreign expatriates.
- The Houthis stated the attacks were carried out with ballistic missiles and drones in response to Saudi-backed forces' buildup in eastern Yemen, calling for vigilance against Saudi aggression.
- The escalation follows a de facto truce since April 2022, amid ongoing civil war and proxy conflict between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
