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Houthis launch major attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities and air bases, injuring 73

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Iran-backed Houthis said they launched ballistic missiles and drones at key facilities in Saudi Arabia, including Aramco sites and military installations.
  • Saudi authorities confirmed attacks in several locations and reported 73 injuries, including women and children, while some facilities caught fire and suffered operational disruptions.
  • The Houthis claimed the strikes hit their targets accurately and caused major damage, but the source does not independently verify that claim.

The Houthis launched a large-scale attack on Saudi Arabia, firing numerous ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities, air bases and other key sites. Saudi authorities said 73 people, including women and children, were injured.

In a statement, the Iran-backed Yemeni rebel group said it had carried out “a broad military operation targeting vital facilities in Saudi Arabia” with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones. The targets it listed included Aramco-related facilities in Abha and Jizan, along with military sites in Najran and Khamis Mushait.

The Houthis said the attacks struck their targets accurately and caused extensive damage. Saudi Arabia also confirmed that the attacks took place. According to the Saudi-led coalition, energy and civilian facilities in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran came under attack.

Some facilities caught fire and suffered operational disruptions, the report said. The excerpt ends as the Houthis begin to describe the reason for the attack, and does not provide the rest of that statement.

A broad military operation targeting vital facilities in Saudi Arabia

· Houthi movementThe group used the phrase in a statement claiming responsibility for the missile and drone attacks.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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