Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed on the 8th (local time) that they targeted King Khalid International Airport, Aramco oil storage tanks, and a financial center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated the group conducted four special military operations using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, claiming to have caused 'significant damage' to the targets. The Saudi government confirmed damage to an Aramco building from debris of intercepted projectiles but did not verify direct hits on oil storage facilities or the Abqaiq crude oil facility claimed by the Houthis.
Houthi Rebels Claim Attacks on Multiple Saudi Targets
Yahya Saree, the Houthi military spokesperson, announced in a statement on the 8th (local time) that the group carried out four special military operations 'with the help of Almighty Allah' using multiple ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. Saree claimed the operations targeted King Khalid International Airport, Aramco oil storage tanks, and a financial center in Riyadh, stating they caused 'significant damage' to these locations.
Saree listed additional claimed targets including the Abqaiq Aramco facility, Saudi forces in Al-Jawf and Marib provinces, and Saudi forces in Lahij province. The spokesperson stated: 'We will continue military operations deep inside Saudi Arabian territory to avenge the blood of our people and deter the Saudi aggressors. We will inflict significant pain on the enemy through precision operations.'
Saree added: 'We will continue to uphold the principle of 'blockade for blockade' and 'escalation for escalation,' targeting Saudi enemy troop concentrations and officers until the aggression stops and the blockade on our beloved homeland is lifted.'
Saudi Government Confirms Limited Damage from Intercepted Debris
The Saudi government announced that an Aramco building in Riyadh sustained damage during an attack attempt. Saudi authorities explained that minor damage occurred from debris that fell after interception, but the direct hits on oil storage tanks and the Abqaiq crude oil facility claimed by the Houthis were not confirmed.
The Saudi-led coalition, which is engaged in combat with the Houthi rebels, stated it subsequently intercepted and destroyed 2 cruise missiles in Riyadh and southern Saudi regions.
FAQ
What did Houthi rebels claim to attack on the 8th (local time)?
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed the group targeted King Khalid International Airport, Aramco oil storage tanks, and a financial center in Riyadh using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones in four special military operations. Saree also listed the Abqaiq Aramco facility and Saudi forces in multiple provinces as additional targets.
How did Saudi Arabia respond to the Houthi attack claims?
The Saudi government confirmed that an Aramco building in Riyadh sustained damage from debris of intercepted projectiles, describing it as minor damage. Saudi authorities did not confirm the Houthi claims of direct hits on oil storage tanks or the Abqaiq crude oil facility. The Saudi-led coalition stated it intercepted and destroyed 2 cruise missiles in Riyadh and southern Saudi regions.
