Saudi-led coalition reports on military progress and recent attacks

Source: Global Times
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The Saudi-led coalition held its first press conference on the 15th since the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia by the Yemeni Houthi forces, reporting on the coalition's military progress and the recent attacks within Saudi Arabia.

Reporter Wang Weiwei: From the content released at the press conference, the Saudi-led coalition reported on its strikes against military targets of the Houthi forces within Yemen, while also showcasing footage of attacks on targets within Saudi Arabia since October.

Attack on Riyadh Airport has resulted in 17 deaths

Reporter Wang Weiwei: The spokesperson stated that the Houthi attack on Riyadh Airport resulted in 17 deaths and 333 injuries. The coalition presented videos showing the destruction of missile launch platforms and drones belonging to the Houthi forces in Yemen. Spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki stated that the Houthi forces have acquired advanced technology with assistance from various regional parties, utilizing some civilian and energy facilities to support military operations, providing relevant support for missiles and drones. Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for the legitimate government and armed forces of Yemen.

Saudi-led coalition destroys numerous warehouses and missile launch devices of Houthi forces

Al-Maliki stated that coalition forces recently destroyed 127 warehouse facilities and numerous missile launch devices of the Houthi forces in the mountainous areas, thereby weakening the military capabilities of this militia organization. Al-Maliki stated that the Houthi forces should immediately cease all terrorist attacks against civilians and civilian areas, including airports, ports, oil facilities, and infrastructure. Previously, the coalition pointed out in a statement that locations such as the Sabah Central Station in Sana'a, underground fuel reserves, storage tanks, and fuel transportation and unloading facilities are being used for military purposes.

This press conference comes at a time when Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are escalating, and the coalition is intensifying military operations against this militia organization in Yemen. On the same day, the coalition reported intercepting and destroying a cruise missile in the Medina region and intercepting and destroying a drone in Khamees Mushait. The conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the Yemeni Houthi forces continues, with no other countries directly involved in this conflict at present.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Hybrid
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses, Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
17 dead, 333 injured
Activity
Saudi-led coalition reports military progress and recent attacks by Houthi forces
Location
Riyadh · Yemen
Unit
Saudi-led coalition
Time
October 15
Equipment
missile launch platformsdrones
Summary

On October 15, the Saudi-led coalition reported military progress against Houthi forces, including the destruction of missile launch platforms and warehouses in Yemen. Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport resulted in 17 deaths and 333 injuries. The coalition intercepted a cruise missile and a drone in the Medina region.

Key Facts
  • Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport resulted in 17 deaths and 333 injuries.
  • Coalition destroyed 127 Houthi warehouses and missile launchers in mountainous areas.
  • Coalition intercepted a cruise missile and a drone on October 15.