Yemen's Houthi movement said it carried out drone and missile strikes on sensitive targets in Saudi Arabia, according to reports from DW.com and other outlets published Saturday. The claims, reported by EL PAÍS and El Confidencial, include attacks on the Saudi capital and on facilities belonging to the state oil company Aramco.
El Confidencial reported that the Houthis said they targeted Aramco installations as well as the capital with missiles. EL PAÍS described the operation as involving both drones and missiles. DW.com reported that the group claimed the strikes hit sensitive Saudi objectives. The reports did not specify the extent of any damage.
The claims drew wider regional attention. El Español reported that the reported attack on Mecca caused shock across the Islamic world, and that Turkey and Pakistan offered to help Riyadh defend the city from the Houthis. A column in La Rioja also addressed the Houthi action. The material available does not include Saudi confirmation of the strikes or any casualty figures.
The Houthis, who control parts of Yemen, have carried out attacks on Saudi territory during the country's years-long conflict. Saudi officials have not yet responded publicly to the specific claims reported Saturday, based on the material available.
What to watch next: whether Saudi authorities confirm the strikes and what, if any, damage or casualties are reported.