The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of conducting dozens of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sana'a, on Saturday. In this context, a reporter in Riyadh observed flames and smoke rising from an oil facility on the outskirts of the Saudi capital.
Houthi Claims and Retaliatory Attacks
While Saudi officials and the Houthis have yet to comment on the fire at this oil facility, the Houthi group has attacked Saudi oil facilities in recent weeks. This comes as Saudi Arabia supports the internationally recognized Yemeni government. During the conflicts, both sides have intensified their retaliatory attacks, especially after the Houthis took control of all Red Sea coasts and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Details of the Attacks on Sana'a
The Houthi-affiliated television network, Al-Masirah, reported that "Saudi enemy aircraft" have attacked Sana'a 26 times and had previously reported on the "Saudi aggression" on Yemen's capital, without providing further details about targets or casualties. Two journalists in Sana'a reported hearing loud explosions and seeing fighter jets launching missiles towards the city.
In Saudi Arabia, flames and smoke were seen rising from facilities belonging to the state oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on Saturday. While neither side has commented on this fire, the Houthis have conducted several attacks on Aramco facilities in recent months.
On Friday, the Houthis announced that there had been 94 Saudi airstrikes on areas under their control in the past 24 hours. Additionally, Saudi officials reported that a Houthi missile damaged a school in the city of Najran, near the Yemen border.
Tensions in Yemen flared up again in July after Iran sent a flight to Sana'a with a Houthi delegation. This flight was conducted without permission from Saudi Arabia, leading to Saudi attacks on Sana'a airport. The Houthis retaliated by attacking Saudi territory, marking the first time since 2022.
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