Houthi Forces Claim Yemen Was Hit by 93 Saudi Airstrikes in the Past 24 Hours

Source: Global Times
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On October 20 local time, the spokesperson for the Houthi armed forces, Yahya, stated that in the past 24 hours, Saudi warplanes have launched 93 airstrikes and missile attacks on civilian targets in Yemen's Al-Jawf, Taiz, Saada, Marib, Hajjah, Lahij, Amran, and Ibb provinces.

Yahya mentioned that Saudi warplanes deployed F-15 and "Typhoon" fighter jets, taking off from airbases such as Khamis Mushait, Taif, and Al-Harj, as well as Sharurah Airport, resulting in civilian casualties.

He also stated that since the escalation of this round of conflict, the total number of airstrikes and missile attacks launched by Saudi Arabia has reached 2,793. (Reporter Zhu Yunxiang from the Central Radio and Television Station)

Classification
Region
West Asia, East Asia & Pacific, Africa
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
93 airstrikes
Activity
Saudi aircraft conducted airstrikes and missile attacks on civilian targets
Location
Jawf Province · Taiz Province · Saada Province · Marib Province · Hajjah Province · Lahij Province · Amran Province · Ibb Province
Unit
Saudi Air Force
Time
October 20
Equipment
F-15Typhoon fighter jets
Summary

On October 20, the Saudi Air Force conducted 93 airstrikes and missile attacks on civilian targets across several provinces in Yemen, including Jawf, Taiz, and Saada. The strikes involved F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets, resulting in civilian casualties. This marks a total of 2793 airstrikes since the escalation of the conflict.

Key Facts
  • Saudi aircraft conducted 93 airstrikes in the past 24 hours.
  • Targets included civilian locations in multiple provinces.
  • The airstrikes involved F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets.
  • Total airstrikes since the conflict escalation reached 2793.