From The Straits Times · · 1m
Saudi Strikes on Yemen
Houthis claim Saudi Arabia launched dozens of strikes on Sanaa and attacked Aramco facility near Riyadh.
In brief
Houthis claim Saudi Arabia launched dozens of strikes on Sanaa and attacked Aramco facility near Riyadh. Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa and Houthi-affiliated forces attacked an Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia on Oct 3, escalating the conflict. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia
Houthis claim Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Oct 3.
“Saudi enemy aircraft hit Sanaa with 26 strikes”
Aramco facility attacked
An AFP journalist reported flames and smoke from Aramco oil facility near Riyadh on Oct 3.
“Flames and smoke rising from Aramco facility”
Houthi strikes on communications
Al-Masirah TV reported missile strikes on Yemen’s telecommunications network in Saada governorate.
“Missile strikes on telecommunications network in Saada”
Escalation since July
The conflict resumed after a fragile truce ended in July with heavy clashes in Taiz.
“Heavy clashes in Taiz with significant casualties”
Humanitarian crisis
World Food Programme warns three-quarters of Yemenis cannot meet basic food needs.
“Three-quarters of Yemenis cannot meet basic food needs”
Casualties in Taiz
Houthis reported 55 fighters killed while government sources said 26 troops died in Taiz.
“55 Houthi fighters killed, 26 government troops killed”
Saudi requests US help
Riyadh reportedly requested US assistance after Houthi attacks on Saudi territory.
“Riyadh requested help from United States”
The short version
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa and Houthi-affiliated forces attacked an Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia on Oct 3, escalating the conflict.
