Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia from Yemen. The ministry said the attacks disregarded the safety of civilians and their property and heightened tensions in the region.
The ministry’s statement reiterated support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It said the attacks also undermined diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Yemen through a lasting political solution.
Türkiye called on the Houthis to halt their hostile actions as soon as possible.
73 civilians injured in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said 73 civilians were injured in Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran. It said women and children were among those injured.
The ministry said the attacks caused fires in some areas and temporarily halted activity at facilities linked to the energy sector. Saudi authorities also said the Houthis continued to target commercial vessels in the Red Sea, posing a threat to the freedom of international maritime navigation.
Saudi Arabia rejected the hostile approach and aggressive conduct that threaten the security and stability of Yemen and the region. The Riyadh administration said it reserved the right to take necessary steps under international law to defend its sovereignty, protect its national resources and ensure the safety of citizens and residents in the country.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy also announced that some energy facilities and infrastructure in the country’s south had been targeted on Tuesday morning. The ministry said the attacks caused fires at some sites and temporarily halted certain operations.
The statement said some citizens and residents of the country suffered injuries of varying severity, that they received the necessary medical treatment and that assessment efforts were continuing.
