Detroit, MI, October 13, 2026 —

Yemen’s Houthi rebels stated on Saturday that multiple airstrikes, which they attributed to Saudi Arabia, targeted areas under their control. These reported strikes hit a Red Sea island and regions adjacent to the Saudi border. The incidents occurred shortly after air raid sirens sounded in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

According to reports from the Houthi side, the rebel group also claimed responsibility for shooting down a Saudi drone. Furthermore, they asserted that a missile was launched towards Riyadh.

Specific details regarding the extent of damage, any casualties, or the precise timing of the reported airstrikes and drone downing were not immediately available. The Houthi claims of responsibility for launching a missile towards Riyadh were also not independently verified at the time of reporting.

The situation reflects ongoing tensions and military activity in the region. The Houthis, an Iran-backed group, have been involved in a protracted conflict in Yemen. Saudi Arabia has been leading a coalition supporting the Yemeni government against the rebels.

The exact nature and scale of the Saudi response, as described by the Houthis, remain subject to confirmation. Similarly, the operational status of the Saudi drone and the outcome of the Houthi missile launch were not detailed in the initial reports from the rebels.

No immediate comment or confirmation was provided by Saudi authorities regarding the specific incidents reported by the Houthis, including the alleged airstrikes, the drone downing, or the missile launch towards Riyadh.



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