# Saudi-led coalition strikes oil site in Yemen's capital > Saudi coalition strikes Yemen's oil facility as Houthi threats escalate. - Title: Saudi-led coalition strikes oil site in Yemen's capital · Dawn - Summary: Saudi coalition strikes Yemen's oil facility as Houthi threats escalate. Saudi-led coalition attacked an oil facility in Sanaa, Yemen, prompting Houthi… - Keywords: saudi-led coalition, yemen, sanaa, al-sabaha oil facility, houthi, oil strike, evacuation order, yemen petroleum company, news, politics, Saudi-led, coalition - Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2036923/saudi-led-coalition-strikes-oil-site-in-yemens-capital - Author: AFP - Published: 2026-10-13T16:59:06+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: saudi-led coalition, yemen, sanaa, al-sabaha oil facility, houthi, oil strike, evacuation order, yemen petroleum company, news, politics ## Saudi-led coalition strikes oil site Saudi-led coalition forces reported striking an oil facility near Sanaa, Yemen on October 13, 2026. > Saudi Arabia struck an oil facility in Sanaa on Tuesday ## Coalition targets Houthi assets Coalition stated military operations targeted Houthi assets including Al-Sabaha central station, underground fuel reserves, and energy terminals in Hodeidah, Sanaa, and Dhamar. > the targets included the Al-Sabaha central station in the capital Sanaa, underground fuel reserves and fuel tanks, and energy terminals in Hodeidah, Sanaa and Dhamar ## Houthi evacuation warning Houthis issued evacuation orders for civilians near the oil facility after coalition warned of strikes. > the coalition told civilians to leave the surrounding area in its first evacuation order for the Yemeni capital since the war flared up again ## Houthi threat to Saudi targets Houthis threatened to target Riyadh’s airport, a refinery, and an Aramco facility in Dammam if coalition strikes proceeded. > the Yemeni Armed Forces urge all citizens to immediately evacuate and move away from targets that our forces will strike should the Saudi enemy target ## Saudi airport attack An attack at Riyadh’s airport on Saturday killed 13 people and suspended operations, deepening the war in Yemen. > An attack at Riyadh’s airport on Saturday left 13 people dead and operations suspended ## Civilians rush for fuel Civilians in Sanaa rushed to fuel stations after coalition warned of potential shortages. > many civilians in Sanaa, fearing shortages, rushed to queue in front of fuel stations after the coalition warning ## Yemen Petroleum reassurance Yemen Petroleum Company stated petroleum stocks were available in safe facilities and sufficient quantities to meet demand. > petroleum stocks were 'available in safe facilities and locations, and in sufficient quantities' to meet demand for long periods ## Saudi drone intercepts Saudi coalition intercepted three drones north of Riyadh, continuing attacks on the kingdom. > the coalition said its forces intercepted three drones north of the kingdom’s capital Riyadh ## Travel warnings issued France issued travel warnings advising citizens to avoid airports in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. > most recently France told its citizens to avoid the airports in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam on Tuesday ## Yemen conflict background Saudi-led coalition has supported Yemen’s government against Houthis since 2015 in a long-running civil war. > the Saudi coalition has supported Yemen’s government militarily against the Houthis since 2015 in a long-running civil war ## Economic contraction Saudi Arabia faces a 3.3 percent GDP contraction this year due to economic pressures from the Middle East war. > Saudi Arabia faces a major economic contraction this year, with GDP expected to shrink 3.3 per cent ## Cholera outbreak Suspected cholera cases tripled in Yemen within three weeks, straining hospitals treating war casualties. > suspected cholera cases tripled there in three weeks, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday ## Houthi missile threat Houthis announced targeting Saudi airport after coalition intercepted a Houthi missile. > Blasts were heard over the Saudi capital again late on Monday, with the Saudi coalition saying it intercepted a Houthi missile ## Saudi leadership response Saudi Human Resources Minister stated the kingdom remains safe despite threats of Houthi attacks. > We’re not going out,” he told the crowd at the Riyadh Economic Forum. “We are safe. With God’s will. May God turn their plots back against them.” ## US intervention consideration US President Donald Trump considered joining Saudi strikes against Houthis after reportedly rebuffing previous requests. > the Riyadh airport attack prompted US President Donald Trump to say he was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis ## Key takeaway Saudi-led coalition attacked an oil facility in Sanaa, Yemen, prompting Houthi threats to target Saudi infrastructure.