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Saudi-Led Coalition Says Houthis Attacked Three Saudi Cities with Missiles, Drones
The Iran-backed Houthi militia launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on the Saudi cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Jazan, targeting infrastructure and national assets, according to the Saudi-led coalition and General Turki al-Maliki, the coalition spokesman.
These attacks injured 73 civilians, including women and children, in the southwestern Saudi cities, as reported by the coalition.
General Turki al-Maliki described the Houthi attacks as driven by an extremist ideology and an escalation of conflict aimed at civilians in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi-led coalition vowed to respond responsibly to protect Saudi sovereignty, civilians, and infrastructure, citing self-defense rights under international law and the UN Charter.
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on three cities in southwestern Saudi Arabia. While infrastructure and national assets were reportedly targeted, there has been no official statement regarding casualties or damage in these attacks.