In the missile and drone attacks carried out on Monday by the Houthi group from Yemen on three Saudi cities, 13 civilians were injured. These attacks targeted the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif, resulting in minor to moderate injuries for the victims.
Details of the Attacks
Turki al-Maliki, the spokesman for the coalition led by Saudi Arabia, announced that in these attacks, in addition to the 13 injuries, seven houses and two vehicles were also damaged. He accused the Houthis of deliberately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure and stated that the coalition would take measures under the right of legitimate defense to prevent further attacks.
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Houthi Response and Rising Tensions
These statements came following a statement by Yahya Saree, the military spokesman for the Houthis, who announced on Monday that Saudi warplanes had carried out 54 airstrikes in the past 24 hours across five provinces in Yemen. Saree added that F-15 and Typhoon fighters were used in these attacks and warned that these attacks "will not go unanswered." Additionally, the Houthis reported on Monday a missile and drone attack on King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait and threatened to expand their operations against Saudi Arabia.
Background of the Conflicts and the Situation in Yemen
Conflicts between the internationally recognized Yemeni government forces and the Houthi group have intensified since early July, while the country has been embroiled in war since 2014. This war began when the Houthis seized the capital Sana'a and several other provinces, and in 2015, an Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia intervened to support the Yemeni government. In recent years, conflicts and tensions in the country have been escalating, with new incidents threatening civilian lives occurring daily.
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