Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as France pledges support for Yanbu
Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the oil terminal at Yanbu, while renewed fighting in Yemen reportedly killed dozens.
Saudi Arabia intercepted ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, that attacks were possible, France 24 reports. France also said it would send military assets to help protect Yanbu, a Saudi oil terminal. The supplied material does not specify how many assets would be deployed, when they would arrive or what role they would perform.
The missile interceptions came amid renewed fighting in Yemen. Dozens of people have been killed in the violence, according to sources cited by AFP, although the report does not provide a precise death toll or identify the victims. The available information does not state whether the attacks caused damage or casualties in Saudi Arabia.
It also gives no further details about the Houthi response, the areas affected in Yemen or the wider military situation.
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