Conflict & Security
Houthis say drones and missiles hit Saudi base
Yemen's Houthi fighters said they used drones and missiles to attack the Sharurah military base in southern Saudi Arabia, giving new details of a claimed strike but not specifying when it happened.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree wrote on X that the attack targeted weapons depots and command and control centres that he said were managing aggression against Yemen.
No casualty or damage figures were given. Clashes have increased this week between the Iran-allied Houthis and Yemeni government forces, which are backed by Riyadh.
Update
The Houthis identified the target as the Sharurah military base in southern Saudi Arabia.
They said drones and missiles were used in the attack.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said on X that weapons depots and command and control centres were targeted.
The date of the claimed operation was not specified.
The item says clashes increased this week between the Iran-allied Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.
Source note: AFP news report published on 12 September 2026 at 22:29:49 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The date of the claimed operation was not specified.
The supplied publication date is 2026-09-12, while the text says the Houthis made the statement on Sunday.
No independent confirmation of the strike, casualties or damage was provided.
Source
AFP news report published on .