DID Press: Reports of escalating military tensions between Yemeni forces and Saudi Arabia include warnings by Yemen’s armed forces concerning Saudi oil facilities, a reported missile strike in Najran, rising casualties from an airstrike in Saada province, and continued fighting on several fronts in Taiz. Meanwhile, reports claim that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has remained closed for an eighth consecutive day.
Yemen Warns of Threats to Saudi Oil Facilities
A military source told Yemen’s Saba news agency in Sana’a that Yemen’s armed forces had warned employees and civilians against approaching Saudi oil facilities.
According to the source, Saudi Arabia’s airspace was unsafe, with the exception of Mecca and Medina.
The source also urged shareholders in Saudi oil giant Aramco to sell their shares before it was too late. The statements came amid continued military tensions and concerns over the security of Saudi Arabia’s critical infrastructure.
Missile Reportedly Hits Najran as Al-Sulayyil Warning Sirens Sound
Saudi media outlets have reported that a missile launched from Yemen struck Najran, injuring six people and causing material damage.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense said early-warning sirens had been activated in the Al-Sulayyil area. Reports of an explosion in the area also circulated, although further details were not provided in the supplied report.
Death Toll From Airstrike in Saada Rises
Saba news agency in Sana’a reported that the death toll from a Saudi airstrike on a residential house in Sahar district of Saada province had risen to nine people killed and 17 injured.
According to the report, women and children were among the casualties. Search operations were continuing for people believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.
The casualty figures and circumstances of the reported strike have not been independently verified.
Fighting Continues on Several Fronts in Taiz
Reports from Yemeni sources say Yemen’s armed forces and popular committees launched operations to advance into Taiz after the expiration of a deadline for the city’s surrender.
On the western front, the reports said Yemeni forces had taken control of Al-Aril Hill and were continuing efforts to advance towards the Al-Murabba neighbourhood.
On the northwestern front, the sources claimed that the areas of Mudharat and Al-Rajmah had been taken from forces aligned with Saudi Arabia. They also reported plans to advance towards the old airport, where the 35th Brigade is stationed.
On the southern front, the sources said the Talouq area had been cleared, with fighting extending to the Mishra’ah and Hadnan areas.
These battlefield developments are based on reports from Yemeni sources. The claims about territorial control and military advances have not been independently verified.
Riyadh Airport Reportedly Remains Closed for Eighth Day
According to data attributed to flight-tracking website Flightradar24, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remained closed for an eighth consecutive day.
However, the supplied report did not provide details explaining the reported closure, the extent of any flight restrictions, or whether airport authorities had officially confirmed the situation.