Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Attacks on Four Cities Leaving 73 Civilians Injured
- Seventy-three civilians sustained injuries, including women and children, during a series of Houthi drone and missile strikes targeting four southern Saudi Arabian cities, according to reports from regional...
- The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the attacks in the strongest terms.
- According to reporting from Al-Arabiya and Saudi Gazette, the coordinated assaults injured 73 civilians.
Seventy-three civilians sustained injuries, including women and children, during a series of Houthi drone and missile strikes targeting four southern Saudi Arabian cities, according to reports from regional media and official state statements.
Ministry Condemns Strikes and Maritime Threats
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the attacks in the strongest terms. According to the ministry, the assault represents a blatant violation of Saudi sovereignty and targeted vital civilian and economic sites. Beyond the inland city strikes, the ministry denounced ongoing Houthi attacks against commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea. Riyadh stated that these maritime actions directly threaten international freedom of navigation and undermine regional security. The government characterized the campaign as a hostile approach that continuously rejects peaceful resolutions and threatens stability across the broader Arab and Islamic world.
Civilian Casualties Across Four Cities
According to reporting from Al-Arabiya and Saudi Gazette, the coordinated assaults injured 73 civilians. The injured include women and children residing in the targeted population centers of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran. Saudi energy ministry officials confirmed that the strikes also hit several energy facilities and infrastructure installations located in the southern region of the kingdom.
Call for International Action and Security Measures
In response to the escalation, the Saudi government asserted its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens, and resident population in accordance with international law. Officials warned against the continued targeting of civilians and infrastructure, demanding an immediate halt to all Houthi escalations. The kingdom called upon the international community to fulfill its responsibilities by enforcing relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. Specifically, the foreign ministry highlighted Security Council Resolution 2216 from 2015 and Resolution 2722 from 2024 as vital frameworks for curbing the threat and restoring maritime security.