Houthi Missile Barrage Hits Saudi Energy Hubs Cross-border warfare between Yemen and Saudi Arabia escalated sharply over the last 72 hours a
Houthi Missile Barrage Hits Saudi Energy Hubs Cross-border warfare between Yemen and Saudi Arabia escalated sharply over the last 72 hours as Houthi forces unleashed a coordinated barrage of ballistic missiles and long-range drones into southern Saudi territory, striking critical infrastructure and military bases.Targeting Critical Economic ArteriesThe synchronized strikes targeted key installations across Jazan, Abha, Khamis Mushait, and Najran. Satellite imagery confirmed active fires and damage at energy facilities in Jazan, where at least three industrial oil storage tanks were set ablaze. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree confirmed the strikes, stating that operations against Saudi "economic arteries" will persist until military operations inside Yemen halt and naval-air blockades are lifted. Saudi authorities confirmed 73 civilian injuries and reported localized operational disruptions across targeted energy hubs.Coalition Air Campaign IntensifiesIn immediate retaliation, the Saudi-led coalition launched extensive air operations across multiple Yemeni governorates:Sustained Sorties: Coalition aircraft conducted dozens of strikes targeting Houthi command centers, launch sites, and logistical depots across Saada, Hodeidah, Al-Jawf, Marib, Taiz, and Al-Bayda.Air Defense Engagement: Saudi air defense batteries intercepted numerous incoming aerial vectors over southern population centers, though saturation tactics allowed several munitions to reach ground targets.Shift in Deterrence Dynamics: The cross-border escalation demonstrates that the confrontation has expanded well beyond territorial control inside Yemen, directly placing Saudi industrial, energy, and defense installations back into active crosshairs.