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Yemen's Houthi Forces Claim Attack on Saudi Airport

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Kuwait City, July 13 (Reporter Yin Zhao) The Houthi armed group in Yemen stated on the 13th that in retaliation for Saudi Arabia's airstrike on the international airport in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, that day, the group launched missiles and drones at Abha International Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

According to information from the Saudi-led multinational coalition, its air defense forces intercepted missile attacks launched by the Houthi armed group against southern Saudi Arabia.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Houthi forces launched missiles and drones at Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia in retaliation for airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport.
Location
Abha International Airport · Sana'a International Airport · Saudi Arabia · Yemen
Unit
Houthi forces
Time
July 13
Equipment
missilesdrones
Summary

Houthi forces launched missiles and drones at Abha International Airport on July 13 in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport. Saudi air defense successfully intercepted some of the incoming missiles targeting southern regions of Saudi Arabia.

Key Facts
  • Houthi forces launched missiles and drones at Abha International Airport.
  • The attack was in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport.
  • Saudi air defense intercepted some of the missiles launched by Houthi forces.
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