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On Sunday, a ballistic rocket believed to be Houthi-fired fell in the Aden area — with no casualties or damage. Yemen's Ministry of Information accused the Houthis of shelling a camp for displaced people with three rockets, while earlier reports described attacks on the airport, the port and coast guard facilities.
Otabek YusupovYemen's Houthis claimed three operations involving dozens of ballistic missiles against King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, the Khamis Mushait air base and a base in Jazan. The airport partially resumed operations the same day after a two-week pause. Saudi authorities did not confirm the Houthis' claims; the coalition reported intercepting at least 10 missiles.
Aziz KarimovYemeni security forces detained 13 suspected members of a Houthi cell and seized a truck carrying weapons, ammunition and explosive devices smuggled by sea into Shabwa province. The operation was carried out amid an escalation of the fighting and after a missile strike on a Rapid Intervention Forces camp that, according to the governor, claimed 77 lives.
Aziz KarimovSaudi authorities reported two injured people and damage to buildings and cars after debris fell from two ballistic missiles intercepted, which were launched by Yemen's Houthis. The coalition announced the interception of 12 rockets and two drones.
Otabek YusupovOn Sunday, Saudi air defenses intercepted 10 ballistic missiles in the south of the country, as well as a missile and a drone aimed at Riyadh. The attacks occurred on the day of the partial resumption of operations at King Khalid Airport, which had been closed after a strike that killed 13 people. The US warned citizens about the dangers of travel to the region.
Otabek YusupovSaudi Arabia, under attack from Yemen's Houthis, has requested assistance from allies, including the US. Washington is providing intelligence and an AI-based targeting system similar to the Maven Smart System, although, according to media reports, Trump refused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's request for direct military intervention. Experts doubt that AI technology will solve the Houthi problem. Saudi Arabia, under attack from Yemen's Houthis, has requested assistance from allies, including the US. Washington is providing intelligence and an AI-based targeting system similar to the Maven Smart System, although, according to media reports, Trump refused direct military intervention to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Experts doubt that AI technology will solve the Houthi problem.
Otabek YusupovThe Saudi Arabia-led coalition reported intercepting 10 ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthis toward southern Saudi Arabia. The report came after the coalition earlier announced the interception of a Houthi cruise missile in the country's southwest. The publication provides no details on damage or casualties.
Aziz KarimovSaudi coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said on X that a drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Riyadh capital region. Details of the incident were not disclosed. The day before, the coalition reported intercepting two ballistic missiles, while the Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities.
Otabek YusupovYemen's Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zuba said in Istanbul that nearly ten years of negotiations with the Houthis have produced no political settlement. She accused the group of building up its arsenals during periods of calm and pledged to continue Operation Yemen Dawn until the Houthis are disarmed.
Otabek YusupovUS authorities have ordered non-emergency-essential staff at the embassy in Saudi Arabia and their family members to leave the country. Similar directives have been given to diplomats' families in the UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain; staffing changes have also been made in Lebanon. The measures are being taken amid concerns about attacks by Yemen's Houthis and tensions linked to Iran.
Otabek YusupovTurkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said that possible military assistance to Riyadh would be aimed at strengthening deterrence rather than conflict with the Houthis. The statement was made at a foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul, where ministers condemned the Houthi escalation.
Otabek YusupovThe US State Department urged citizens to refrain from travel to 13 countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE and Israel, citing the threat of terrorism and attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi airports. At the same time, tensions between the US and Iran are rising: Donald Trump has floated a new military operation, and intelligence reports say Iran is preparing attacks on American diplomats.
Aziz KarimovEnergy prices continued to rise amid geopolitical risks: Brent rose 1.14% to $114.47 per barrel, and European gas rose 1.37% to €91.28 per MWh. Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi facilities, while reports of possible new US strikes on Iran heightened concerns over Middle East supplies.
Sevara AzamovaThe Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 11 drones over Riyadh, Medina, the Eastern Province and the southern region, as well as a ballistic missile heading toward Najran. The reports came amid an escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis since July and attacks in which four people were killed the day before.
Javlon TursunovThe Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile launched toward Najran in the country's southwest. According to the coalition, there were no casualties or damage. Earlier, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree reported four attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia within 48 hours.
Javlon TursunovIraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan, condemned recent attacks on Saudi territory and confirmed that Baghdad will not allow its territory to be used for strikes against Riyadh and other countries in the region. The parties also discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in the security sphere.
Javlon TursunovYemeni government armed forces reported 780 strikes on Houthi positions over 24 hours as part of Operation Yemen Dawn. According to an army spokesman, about 512 fighters were neutralized and more than 330 military vehicles destroyed or damaged. The figures are not independently confirmed; the Houthis have not commented.
Javlon TursunovAccording to Xinhua, strong explosions occurred in Riyadh on the morning of October 23, and the population was warned of danger. Reuters, citing the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, reported that a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthis was shot down. No casualties have been reported.
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