From The Straits Times · · 1m
Yemen Strikes Houthi Strongholds
Yemen's forces target Houthi positions in Sanaa amid renewed conflict.
In brief
Yemen's forces target Houthi positions in Sanaa amid renewed conflict. Yemen's armed forces launched strikes against Houthi forces in Sanaa and Saada as tensions flare after Houthi naval blockade of Saudi Arabia. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Yemen's forces strike Houthi targets
Yemen's armed forces said early on Sunday they were conducting strikes against Iran-aligned Houthis in Sanaa and Saada.
Spokesperson targets vital locations
A spokesperson for Yemen's armed forces described the strikes as targeting 'vital targets' without further details.
“vital targets”
Houthi TV reports Saudi attack
Yemen's Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported an attack it said was carried out by Saudi Arabia on Sanaa.
Saudi Arabia responds with strikes
Saudi Arabia has responded with air strikes in Yemen and backed government forces fighting to repel the Houthis.
Conflict resumes after naval blockade
Hostilities resumed this year after the Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in July and began attacking Saudi territory and shipping.
Here's the gist
Yemen's armed forces launched strikes against Houthi forces in Sanaa and Saada as tensions flare after Houthi naval blockade of Saudi Arabia.
