Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil sites and Aden targets
By The BriefBrief
Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthis said they attacked Saudi oil facilities and airports on Oct. 24; the Saudi-led coalition said it downed two missiles. Yemen’s Saudi-backed government said the Houthis fired three ballistic missiles at coast guard sites in Aden. The Houthis also claimed an attack on an Aden naval base and military camp. It was unclear whether the reported Saudi attacks hit their targets.
WHO:Yemen’s Houthis, the Saudi-led coalition and Yemen’s Saudi-backed government
WHAT:The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil and airport sites and military targets in Aden; the coalition said it intercepted two missiles, and Yemen’s government reported three missiles fired at Aden coast guard sites.
WHEN:Oct 24, 2026
WHERE:Aden, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia
WHY:The Houthis said the attacks targeted Saudi facilities and military concentrations; no further rationale was reported.
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