Houthis confirm targeting Aramco facilities

War / Terrorism

Christian Baha / VP

7 March

1 min read

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Houthis targeted Saudi Aramco oil facilities on Sunday, the Yemeni group's military spokesman confirmed.

He added that the Ras Tanura port, which is one of the biggest getaways for Saudi oil tankers was particularly targeted. The rebels also said they fired at Dammam, Asir and Jazan in Saudi Arabia.

The comments came after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen launch retaliatory attacks on Sanaa, a Houthi stronghold.

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