Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have wounded 73 civilians, official says

Yemen's Houthi movement has renewed attacks across Saudi Arabia's southern border, with the Saudi-led coalition documenting injuries to 73 civilians from strikes targeting populated areas and economic infrastructure. The coalition's military spokesman released a formal statement characterizing the offensive as a significant escalation and direct threat to the kingdom's territorial integrity and civilian safety.

The attacks hit four separate provinces in Saudi Arabia's south, striking a mix of civilian and commercial targets. While the coalition did not provide specific dates for when these incidents occurred, the spokesman emphasized the severity of the breach, labeling it both a dangerous escalation and a clear violation of Saudi sovereignty. He vowed that military leadership would implement necessary operational responses to counter the threat and target the sources of the attacks.

This escalation coincides with intensified fighting on the Yemeni side of the border, where Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces are engaged in renewed combat across multiple provinces. The Houthis have simultaneously alleged that Saudi forces conducted an airstrike on a detention center in Yemen's al-Jawf province, resulting in casualties including a child. The Saudi-led coalition had not issued a response to those allegations at the time of reporting.

The mutual accusations and attacks highlight the deteriorating humanitarian situation for civilians caught between the warring parties, with attacks on populated areas now a recurring feature of the broader regional conflict.