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Houthis Launch Strikes on Saudi Airports and Oil Infrastructure, Claim 11 Killed in Sanaa; Saudi Arabia Reports Two Missiles Shot Down

On October 24, 2026, the Houthis launched strikes targeting Saudi airports, oil infrastructure, and an airbase. The group claimed 11 individuals were killed in Sanaa, Yemen. Saudi Arabia reported that two missiles were intercepted during the attacks.

The Houthis stated that their strikes in the past day targeted Saudi airports, oil infrastructure, and an airbase. The group also claimed that 11 people were killed in the strikes on Sanaa, Yemen. Saudi Arabia responded by confirming that two missiles were shot down during the reported attacks. The two accounts differ on the specifics of the strikes and casualties, with the Houthis providing their own casualty figures and Saudi Arabia reporting the number of intercepted missiles.

Where Sources Diverge

Houthis claimed strikes on Saudi airports, oil infrastructure, and an airbase, while Saudi Arabia reported that two missiles were shot down.

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Houthis say strikes in past day targeted Saudi airports, oil infrastructure and airbase

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Yemen's Houthis say 11 killed in strikes on Sanaa; Saudis say two missiles shot down

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IndependentThe Times of IsraelOct 24, 08:50 PM
Houthis say strikes in past day targeted Saudi airports, oil infrastructure and airbase - The Times of Israel

Houthis say strikes in past day targeted Saudi airports, oil infrastructure and airbase The Times of Israel

IndependentThe Times of IsraelOct 24, 07:30 PM
Yemen's Houthis say 11 killed in strikes on Sanaa; Saudis say two missiles shot down - The Times of Israel

Yemen's Houthis say 11 killed in strikes on Sanaa; Saudis say two missiles shot down The Times of Israel