US embassies warn of risks after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia — Euronews
US embassies in a number of Middle Eastern countries have issued warnings for American citizens following attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia. The diplomatic missions urged heightened vigilance due to the risk of a rapid escalation of the military conflict, Euronews reports.
Warnings for Americans
Security alerts were issued by US embassies in Bahrain, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. They stated that the security situation remains complex and that the military conflict could rapidly escalate.
Americans were also warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions.
Claims about the attacks
The Houthis said they carried out two operations on Saturday using ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones, in response to Saudi attacks. According to the group, the first operation targeted sensitive sites in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, while the second targeted Aramco facilities in Yanbu.
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A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition forces confirmed that Saudi air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh. According to him, the Houthis also targeted Baish, Taif, Farasan and Yanbu.
Residents of Riyadh reported flames and smoke at King Khalid International Airport on the same day. Videos circulating on social media allegedly showed a large column of smoke above the airport.
UN data on civilian casualties
UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that since the escalation of hostilities in August, the UN Human Rights Office has recorded 110 civilian casualties in 31 incidents in the Taiz, Al Hudaydah and Marib governorates. According to him, 28 people were killed and another 82 were injured. Dujarric stressed that the actual number of casualties could be higher due to danger and access restrictions, and called on the parties to de-escalate, protect civilians and ensure humanitarian access.
