Saudi Airbase Attacks
Yemen Reports Large-Scale Missile and Drone Strikes on Saudi Airbases Amid Escalation
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The Yemeni statement characterized the operation as a “large-scale, qualitative military operation” and said the strikes were “precise and direct,” according to the official account.
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The forces said they would specifically target Saudi troop buildups as part of their stated policy of “a siege for a siege and escalation with escalation” until the blockade of Yemen is lifted.
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The operation was reported amid renewed fighting along several fronts, with Sana’a warning that continued attacks could prompt strikes against additional Saudi military and strategic targets.
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The official Saba account dated the statement September 14, 2026, or Rabi' al-Thani 3, 1448 AH, and identified it as an issuance of the Yemeni Armed Forces.
Yemen's armed forces claimed they launched a major assault on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait, using dozens of ballistic missiles and drones. According to Saba News, the operation targeted aircraft hangars, radar systems, runways, and ammunition depots. The attack came after more than 300 Saudi airstrikes on Yemen over five days, Saudi Arabia vowed to respond "firmly" to the strikes, which wounded 13 people in the kingdom.
Retaliation for Months of Saudi Airstrikes
Yemen's military said the strike was retaliation for sustained Saudi bombing runs. Morning Chronicle reported the Houthis have been fighting Saudi Arabia since July. The Yemeni forces claimed the strikes on Khamis Mushait and Taif used F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets, prompting the need for a direct response.
Yemeni Forces Warn of Escalating Campaign
Yemen's armed forces said they would intensify attacks inside Saudi Arabia and target troop concentrations. In an official statement, they declared a policy of "a siege for a siege and escalation with escalation" until Saudi Arabia lifts its blockade of Yemen. The forces warned they may strike additional Saudi military and strategic targets if airstrikes and the blockade continue.
Damage Claims Remain Unverified
Yemen's military described the operation as "precise and direct," claiming significant losses at the air base. However, Yahoo News noted the reported damage and casualty figures have not been independently verified. Saudi Arabia has not released an official damage assessment, making it difficult to confirm the full extent of the strike's impact on the kingdom's military infrastructure.
Conflict Continues Along Multiple Fronts
Fighting between Yemeni forces and Saudi-backed government troops has resumed along several battle lines. Sana'a warned that continued airstrikes could trigger new strikes against Saudi targets. Al-Monitor reported the renewed escalation marks a dangerous turn in the months-long conflict, with both sides trading increasingly powerful strikes.
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