Houthis attack Aden, Saudi Arabia with missiles — SkimNews
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- Houthis launched ballistic missiles at Aden International Airport, marking the fourth such attack this month, according to Yemen’s Transport Ministry, threatening civil aviation and humanitarian access.
- Houthis claimed strikes on three Saudi airports, oil infrastructure, and a military airbase, denying Saudi claims they targeted the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
- Saudi civil defence reported intercepting two ballistic missiles launched toward Mecca and Medina, with debris falling in populated areas, and shared images of a large damaged missile body.
- Yemeni army stated a malfunctioning Houthi missile killed three civilians in Sanaa, citing repeated technical failures in the group’s recent launches.
- Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the attacks as 'heinous' and a 'blatant disregard for civilian lives' in a public statement.
Why it matters: The escalation risks wider regional conflict, with Houthi strikes reaching deeper into Saudi territory and targeting critical infrastructure, while Saudi defenses face growing pressure to protect holy sites and energy assets. Civilian casualties and repeated missile malfunctions suggest deteriorating operational control.
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