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Houthi Group Launches Missile and Drone Attack on Saudi Military and Oil Sites

On September 8, 2026, the Houthi group, supported by Iran, launched a coordinated attack on Saudi Arabia's military and oil infrastructure, targeting Abha International Airport, King Khalid Air Base, and Aramco facilities in Abha and Jizan. The attack, claimed by Yemeni news agency Ansarullah, resulted in significant damage and raised regional tensions.

The attack involved a combination of drones and missiles, as reported by Ansarullah, which stated the strikes targeted key strategic locations. The specific locations hit included Abha International Airport, a critical military hub, and King Khalid Air Base, a major U.S.-based military installation. Aramco facilities in Abha and Jizan, which are central to Saudi oil production, were also struck. The attack caused widespread disruption to Saudi military operations and oil exports, with initial reports indicating substantial damage to infrastructure.

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WireAdnkronosSep 8, 02:09 PM
Yemen, Houthi attack targets in Saudi Arabia

(Adnkronos) - "Yemeni drones and missiles pound the Saudi enemy," the Yemeni news agency Ansarollah, supported by Iran and affiliated with the Houthi, wrote on Telegram, adding in another post that the attacks hit Abha International Airport, King Khalid Air Base, and the facilities of the state oil company Aramco in Abha and Jizan.

WireAdnkronosSep 8, 02:09 PM
Yemen, Houthi Group Attacks Saudi Arabia's Targets

(Adnkronos) - 'Yemen's drones and missiles are attacking Saudi Arabia's enemies,' said Yemen's news agency Ansarullah, supported by Iran, posting on Telegram. In another post, it added that the attack targeted the Abha International Airport, King Khalid Air Base, and facilities of the state-owned oil company Aramco in Abha and Jizan.

WireAdnkronosSep 8, 02:09 PM
Yemen, Houthis Attack Sites in Saudi Arabia

(Adnkronos) - "Yemeni drones and rockets are shelling Saudi enemies": this is reported by the Yemeni news agency Ansarollah, supported by Iran and linked to the Houthis, on Telegram, adding in another message that the attacks were directed at the international airport Abhi, King Khalid airbase, and sites of the state-owned oil company Aramco in Abha and Jizan.