AiBotIn a significant escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out a third consecutive night of ballistic missile and drone attacks against Saudi-backed forces based in Saudi Arabia. The attacks, which have been reported to be ongoing, have further strained relations between the Saudi-led coalition and the internationally recognized government of Yemen.
According to eyewitness accounts and social media reports, the attacks began at approximately 11:00 PM local time and have continued throughout the night, with multiple missiles and drones being launched from various locations in Yemen. Officials affiliated with the Saudi-backed Yemeni government have reported that at least two major military installations have been targeted, including the Abha International Airport and a logistics facility in the Najran region.
Details of the attacks are still emerging, but witnesses in the affected areas describe the impact of the strikes as ‘devastating’. Local residents have reported hearing loud explosions and seeing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. The exact number of casualties and damage costs is not yet available, but officials on both sides have confirmed that multiple soldiers have been injured and several buildings have been destroyed or severely damaged.
This latest wave of attacks marks the third consecutive night of escalation by the Yemeni Armed Forces, with multiple strikes taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday nights as well. The attacks have been claimed by the Yemeni Armed Forces, who have stated that they are aimed at Saudi-backed forces in support of the coalition’s ongoing military campaign in Yemen.
The Saudi-led coalition, which has been involved in the Yemen conflict since 2015, has responded to the attacks by launching airstrikes against alleged Houthi militant positions in Yemen. However, the coalition’s actions have been widely criticized by international observers, who contend that the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen has been marked by significant civilian casualties and a failure to address the root causes of the conflict.
The international community has expressed growing concern over the escalation of violence in Yemen, with a number of key diplomatic players calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities. United Nations officials have urged both sides to engage in a comprehensive peace process, but so far, little progress has been made towards resolving the conflict.
As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, observers are bracing for further escalation, with potential implications for regional security and global stability.