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The Houthi militia in Yemen has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated drone and ballistic missile attacks across Saudi Arabia, resulting in at least four deaths and multiple injuries. The strikes, carried out over a 48-hour period, targeted strategic infrastructure including Dammam Airport and facilities belonging to the state oil giant, Aramco. This latest escalation marks a significant surge in cross-border violence linked to the ongoing civil war in Yemen and broader regional instability.
According to the Saudi aviation authority and the Saudi-led coalition, an attack on Dammam Airport on Wednesday evening killed two people and left eight others injured. The strike caused significant material damage that is currently being assessed by local authorities. In a separate incident on the same day, debris from an intercepted drone falling over residential areas resulted in two additional fatalities. Houthi military spokesman Yehya Saree confirmed that the group executed four distinct operations using a combination of unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles to penetrate Saudi airspace.
The Saudi-led coalition reported successful interceptions of at least four drones over the cities of Riyadh and Medina. One of these drones was reportedly targeting an Aramco oil facility before it was neutralized by defense systems. Despite the interceptions, the falling wreckage proved lethal in some areas, highlighting the ongoing risk to civilians during such aerial engagements. Dammam Airport, a frequent target for the militia, had previously been attacked earlier this month, underscoring the persistent threat to the kingdom’s aviation and energy sectors.
The intensification of these attacks coincides with heightened regional tensions involving broader geopolitical conflicts between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Analysts suggest that the Houthi militia's increased reliance on long-range drones and ballistic missiles demonstrates an evolving capability to strike deep into Saudi territory. As the conflict in Yemen shows no signs of abating, the frequent targeting of civilian and industrial infrastructure continues to threaten regional stability and global energy security.