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Yemen’s Houthi movement said it launched attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports on October 24, 2026, according to France 24 and ABC Australia Sport. The supplied reports do not independently verify that the attacks occurred as described.

According to France 24 and ABC Australia Sport, the Houthi statement described the alleged operations as taking place in multiple phases and involving Saudi airports and oil pipelines or other oil facilities.

ABC Australia Sport reported that the claims came as clashes between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi movement intensified. France 24 also reported that Yemen’s Saudi-backed government said the Houthis fired three ballistic missiles at coast guard sites in the port city of Aden.

The available reporting does not establish the specific targets, the extent of any damage or whether there were casualties. The Aden missile allegation is also not independently corroborated in the supplied material.

SOURCES

  1. France 24Yemen's Houthi rebels claim new attacks on oil facilities and airports across Saudi Arabia
  2. ABC Australia SportHouthis claim 'phases' of attacks on Saudi airports, oil pipelines