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In Saudi Arabia, sirens sounded twice in one day in Abha and Khamis Mushait; authorities declared the threat over

Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense announced that the threat to Abha and Khamis Mushait governorate had passed after sirens were activated for the second time in one day via the National Early Warning Platform. Residents were advised to follow instructions and avoid gathering in groups. The nature of the threat was not disclosed. The alerts come amid an escalation between Riyadh and Yemen's Houthis that has continued since July.

17 Oct 2026 · 13:511 min read

Three Civilians Killed, Five Wounded in Houthi Shelling in Yemen's Taiz Province

According to the government Taiz Siege Mitigation Office, Houthi shelling in the south and west of the province killed three civilians and wounded five. The Yemeni army reported repelling a major Houthi attack on the al-Shaqab front and carrying out airstrikes on their positions. The Houthis did not comment on the army's statements.

17 Oct 2026 · 12:252 min read

Russian Embassy advised Russians to refrain from travel to Saudi Arabia due to attacks on Riyadh airport

The Russian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, in an interview with Izvestia, recommended that Russian citizens not travel to the kingdom until air service is restored. The reason was the temporary suspension of Riyadh airport operations after Houthi attacks: in October, King Khalid International Airport was hit by five major attacks, the most destructive on October 10 killed 18 people. No evacuation of Russians is planned.

17 Oct 2026 · 11:551 min read

WSJ: Iran Helped Houthis in Attack on Riyadh Airport

The Wall Street Journal, citing sources close to Saudi intelligence, reports that Iran provided Yemeni Houthis with assistance in attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure, energy facilities and airports, including an attack on Riyadh airport in which, according to reports, more than 10 people were killed. The assistance included operating drones and missiles, training specialists and sharing intelligence. In July, two flights were made from Iran to Houthi-controlled areas.

17 Oct 2026 · 11:272 min read

Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed two Houthi launch pads in Yemen

The Saudi-led military coalition said it destroyed Houthi ballistic missile launch pads in the northwest of Yemen's Saada province. Details of the operation were not disclosed.

17 Oct 2026 · 06:501 min read

Houthi projectiles fell near a passenger plane at Aden airport

According to Yemen's information minister, two Houthi rockets fell about 500 meters from a passenger plane on flight 612 preparing to depart Aden for Cairo. There were no casualties. The strikes hit the Badr camp and the coalition headquarters in al-Burayqa and followed an attack on the Maasheeq palace in which five people were killed.

17 Oct 2026 · 05:452 min read

Saudi Arabia Backs UN Security Council Statement on Preventing Weapons from Reaching the Houthis

Riyadh welcomed the presidential statement of the UN Security Council condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and calling for cooperation to deprive the group of access to weapons. The statement emphasizes the need to implement resolution 2216 (2015). According to the coalition, 19 people were killed and 364 injured as a result of attacks on airports.

17 Oct 2026 · 05:402 min read

Houthis attack Aden airport area again — second consecutive day of shelling

Yemen's Ministry of Information reported a Houthi strike on the vicinity of Aden International Airport near the Badr camp. According to Al-Masdar Online, local residents heard two explosions. This came a day after a missile strike on the Maashiq palace that killed five people.

17 Oct 2026 · 04:171 min read

Yemeni Army Reports Advance in Marib and Repelling Houthi Attack on Taiz

Yemeni government forces announced an advance on the eastern front in Marib governorate, the capture of several Houthi strategic positions, and the repelling of a major attack on Taiz. According to the army, more than 430 Houthi fighters were neutralized and over 100 pieces of military equipment destroyed in one day. Operation 'Yemen Dawn' aims to retake territories, including Sanaa.

17 Oct 2026 · 04:132 min read

Yemen's Army Reported Capturing a Houthi Drone-Operating Unit in Taiz Province

Yemen's army 35th Armored Brigade said it captured a Houthi group specializing in drone operation on the Al-Akroud-Kahlan front southeast of Taiz. The number of detainees was not disclosed; the Houthis did not comment on the statement. The detention came amid an escalation of fighting in Taiz in October and Operation Yemen's Dawn, launched on October 5.

17 Oct 2026 · 01:002 min read

Taiz Governor: Houthi Blockade Leaves City Without Electricity, Water and Fuel

Governor of Yemen's Taiz province Nabil Shamsan said that Houthis have blocked roads into the city for 15 days; due to fuel shortages, power plants, water supply and garbage collection have stopped. Hospitals face medicine shortages, and humanitarian organizations cannot reach approximately 4 million residents and displaced people. Since October 5, government forces have been conducting the 'Yemen's Dawn' offensive.

17 Oct 2026 · 00:291 min read

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted three drones and missiles over the country's south and Riyadh

The Saudi-led coalition said it shot down three drones over the kingdom's southern regions and Riyadh, and also intercepted two cruise missiles over the Red Sea and a ballistic missile heading toward the port of Yanbu. According to the coalition, the incidents are linked to ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and energy facilities.

17 Oct 2026 · 00:131 min read

Yemeni Army Says It Repelled Houthi Attack Near Taiz: 16 Militants Killed

The Yemeni army said the 22nd Mechanized Brigade, backed by local resistance forces, repelled a large-scale Houthi attack south of Taiz. According to the brigade, at least 16 militants were killed in nearly eight hours of fighting, and the Houthis made no territorial gains. The Houthis did not comment on the statement.

16 Oct 2026 · 22:262 min read

Houthi commander killed in Taiz — Yemeni authorities

A Yemeni official spokesperson said that Houthi commander Brigadier General Abdurrahman Mohammed Sufyan Wajih al-Din, known as Abu al-Karrar, was killed in clashes with government forces near Khan Mountain in the city of Taiz. The Houthis have not yet commented on the report.

16 Oct 2026 · 20:271 min read

Saudi-led coalition intercepted a drone flying toward the kingdom's east

The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a drone heading toward the Eastern Province. Houthi media reported artillery shelling in Saada province. The incidents come amid an ongoing escalation: earlier the coalition said it intercepted a cruise and a ballistic missile, while the Houthis' military spokesman denied attacks on Saudi territory.

16 Oct 2026 · 19:252 min read

Houthi missile strike on presidential palace in Aden: five killed, 16 wounded

Houthis attacked the presidential palace in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen's internationally recognized government. According to authorities, five people were killed and 16 wounded; among the victims were palace guards and civilian employees. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the target was the 'headquarters of military operations of the Saudi enemy in Aden'.

16 Oct 2026 · 15:331 min read

Projectile Hit Saudi Aramco Administrative Building in Dhahran; US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations

Saudi Arabia reported an attack on the Saudi Aramco administrative building in Dhahran on October 13: according to Reuters citing a company source, a ballistic missile hit it, the top three floors were damaged, and there were no casualties. The Houthis have been carrying out strikes for a week now. Separately, on October 13 the White House said it had asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over reports that she sold meetings with Trump administration officials; she rejects the allegations.

16 Oct 2026 · 14:252 min read

Houthis shell presidential palace in Aden: five killed, 16 wounded

A missile strike on Al-Mashiq palace in the Yemeni port city of Aden killed five people and wounded 16, most of them security personnel. The Houthis said the target was the headquarters of Saudi military exercises. Yemen's prime minister condemned the attack and assured that operations against the Houthis will continue.

16 Oct 2026 · 13:412 min read