Houthi Forces: Saudi Arabia's Airstrikes on Yemen 40 Times in One Day
The Houthi armed group stated on the 16th that in the past 24 hours, Saudi Arabian warplanes have launched 40 airstrikes on three provinces in Yemen.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree issued a statement on social media, saying that F-15 fighter jets took off from an airbase in the southwestern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait and conducted the aforementioned airstrikes on Taiz province in southwestern Yemen, Marib province in northeastern Yemen, and Hajjah province in northwestern Yemen.
Additionally, Saree stated in a television announcement that the Houthis "recently shot down a Saudi armed reconnaissance drone" while it was conducting "hostile operations" over Marib province.
Saree also mentioned that at 18:40 local time, two batches of F-15 fighter jets entered the airspace over the coastal area of Taiz province in western Yemen, and the Houthis used several self-made surface-to-air missiles to intercept them, forcing the aircraft to retreat.
The Saudi side has not yet responded to the Houthi claims.
Recently, the Houthis have intensified their offensive against government forces and announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, which supports the Yemeni government. On the 10th, both the Yemeni government forces and the Houthis confirmed that the Houthis had captured the strategic Red Sea location of Mocha that day. The Houthis claimed on the 11th that since launching their offensive on September 3, they have seized approximately 5,400 square kilometers of land in western Yemen. The Yemeni government stated on the same day that the Houthis have taken control of the entire western coastline of the country and continue to advance southward. (Reporter: Yin Zhao)
Saudi Arabian aircraft conducted 40 airstrikes in Yemen's Taiz, Marib, and Hajjah provinces within the last 24 hours. Houthi forces reported shooting down a Saudi reconnaissance drone and using surface-to-air missiles to intercept F-15 fighter jets. The Houthi military spokesperson stated that the group has intensified its offensive against government forces and has taken control of significant territory in western Yemen.
- Saudi Arabian aircraft conducted 40 airstrikes in Yemen over 24 hours.
- Airstrikes targeted Taiz, Marib, and Hajjah provinces.
- Houthi forces claimed to have shot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone.
- Houthi forces reported using homemade surface-to-air missiles to intercept F-15s.
- Houthi forces have increased their offensive against government troops.