Houthi Group Launches New Drone Strikes on Saudi Arabia's Infrastructure

The Houthi group in Yemen has escalated its military actions by launching drone strikes against key Saudi infrastructure, including an airport and oil facilities. Military spokesperson Yahya Sarea reported successful operations targeting King Khalid International Airport and oil pumping stations. The claims of casualties among Saudi forces and Sudanese nationals have emerged amidst ongoing fierce fighting in Yemen. This escalation comes as the conflict in Yemen continues to intensify, with the Houthis frequently targeting Saudi military and oil installations since the onset of the war in 2014. The situation remains volatile, with no immediate response from Saudi authorities regarding these latest claims.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 14, 2026, 13:16 IST

Recent Attacks by Houthi Forces

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Sanaa, Nov 14: The Houthi movement in Yemen has announced a series of drone assaults targeting significant airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, as well as military positions linked to Saudi forces in Yemen and southern Saudi Arabia, according to reports from Houthi-operated al-Masirah TV.

Military spokesperson Yahya Sarea stated that one drone was aimed at King Khalid International Airport located in Riyadh, while two others hit Pumping Station No. 3 along the East-West oil pipeline situated to the east of the capital.

Sarea asserted that both missions were successful in achieving their intended goals.

In another update, he reported that two ballistic missiles struck Saudi military gatherings in the Al-Tuwal region of Jazan, a southwestern area of Saudi Arabia, claiming that numerous personnel, including Sudanese nationals, were either killed or injured.

Further missile strikes were said to have targeted Saudi-linked troop concentrations in eastern Al-Jawf province in northern Yemen, as well as the Kharaz and Khor Umairah regions in southern Lahj province, with claims of direct hits and significant casualties, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

Sarea also mentioned that ballistic missiles and drones had targeted Saudi weapon storage facilities at the Ras Abas military base in Aden, Yemen's southern port city, according to al-Masirah TV.

The authenticity of these reported attacks, along with the associated casualties and damage, has not been independently verified, and there has been no immediate response from Saudi officials regarding these claims.

These assertions emerge amidst intense clashes between Houthi fighters and government forces backed by the Saudi-led coalition across various fronts in Yemen, particularly near the strategically important Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

The Houthis have frequently claimed responsibility for missile and drone strikes against Saudi oil installations, airports, and military sites.

Since late 2014, Yemen has been engulfed in conflict, following the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, and much of northern Yemen, which led to a Saudi-led military intervention in 2015 aimed at supporting the internationally recognized government.