SANAA: Saudi fighter jets have reportedly carried out airstrikes on several areas of Yemen in response to attacks by the Houthi movement.
According to a television channel affiliated with Yemen’s Houthis, Saudi warplanes conducted multiple airstrikes in the Yemeni provinces of Marib, Al Jawf and Taiz.
The report said five airstrikes were carried out in the Khab wa ash Sha’af district of Al Jawf, while 10 strikes targeted the Sirwah area of Marib province. Another five airstrikes were reportedly conducted in the Al-Barh area of Taiz province.
The report also claimed that Saudi forces carried out bombardment in the Ghamr border district of Saada.
However, Arab media reported that the Saudi-led coalition has not yet officially confirmed the reported strikes against Houthi targets.
Meanwhile, Saudi Civil Defence authorities issued alerts in the city of Khamis Mushait, warning residents of a potential threat.
The reports come amid heightened tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement following recent attacks targeting Saudi territory.
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