Conflict & Security
Houthi missiles, drones target Saudi cities, coalition says
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched several ballistic missiles and drones toward cities in southern Saudi Arabia, the Saudi-led coalition said Wednesday.
Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the launches were aimed at Khamis Mushait, Abha and Jizan. His statement did not mention any casualties.
The coalition said the attacks came after the Houthis launched an offensive seeking to control the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Update
The coalition spokesman said several ballistic missiles and drones were launched.
The reported targets were Khamis Mushait, Abha and Jizan.
The coalition statement did not mention casualties.
The item links the attacks to a Houthi offensive seeking control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Source note: AFP news report published on 9 September 2026 at 18:37:31 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The coalition statement did not report whether there were casualties.
The outcome of the reported missile and drone launches was not stated.
Source
AFP news report published on .