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Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Saudi sites including Aramco facilities

Yemen's Houthi movement says it launched ballistic missiles and drones at "sensitive sites" in Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated on Telegram that these were in response to Saudi attempts to target Sana'a. Saudi authorities have not yet confirmed the Houthis' claims, which followed a fire at a fuel depot near Riyadh's airport on Saturday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 September 2026 at 20:09

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