Yemen's Houthi forces claim Saudi Arabia launched 119 attacks within 24 hours

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Kuwait City, October 12 (Reporter Yin Zhao) - Sana'a reports: On the 12th, Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Houthi armed forces in Yemen, issued a statement saying that in the past 24 hours, Saudi Arabia has launched 119 airstrikes and missile attacks on the Yemeni capital Sana'a as well as the provinces of Al-Jawf, Taiz, Saada, and Marib.

The statement said that F-15 and "Typhoon" fighter jets took off from Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait and Taif air bases to carry out the airstrikes, while missiles were launched from the direction of Najran and Jazan. The Saudi attacks resulted in the destruction of civilian facilities and casualties among civilians, including women and children.

The statement noted that since the escalation of this round of conflict, Saudi Arabia has conducted a total of 2,177 airstrikes and missile attacks on Yemen.

Recently, the Houthi armed forces have repeatedly attacked airports and oil facilities within Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition has stated that it is conducting large-scale military operations to strike at the military capabilities of the Houthi armed forces, focusing on dismantling their ballistic missile network, and providing round-the-clock air support to the Yemeni government forces.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
119 airstrikes and missile strikes
Activity
Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes and missile attacks
Location
Sana'a · Al-Jawf · Taiz · Saada · Marib
Unit
Saudi Arabian Armed Forces
Time
within the last 24 hours
Equipment
F-15 fighter jetsTyphoon fighter jets
Summary

Saudi Arabia conducted 119 airstrikes and missile strikes against Yemen's capital Sana'a and other provinces within the last 24 hours. The attacks involved F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. This escalation is part of ongoing military operations against Houthi forces, with a total of 2177 strikes reported since the conflict intensified.

Key Facts
  • Saudi Arabia launched 119 airstrikes and missile strikes in 24 hours.
  • The attacks targeted Sana'a and other provinces.
  • F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets were used in the airstrikes.
  • Civilian casualties, including women and children, were reported.
  • The total number of Saudi attacks since the conflict escalation reached 2177.