In brief
Yemen’s Houthi movement has warned that it knows the locations of a Saudi military command network spread across government‑held territories and vows to attack it. The claim, made by spokesperson Yahya Sarea, has not yet been verified and Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s recognized government have not responded. The warning comes amid intensified fighting and ongoing missile and drone raids on both sides.
On Friday, Yemen’s Houthi movement warned that it has gathered intelligence on a Saudi military command network operating inside government‑held areas and threatened to hit the network. The statement was posted on the social media platform X by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea. Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s recognized government did not reply.
Sarea said the network includes command and support structures and operational bases in the southern port city of Aden; the oil‑rich provinces of Shabwa, Marib and Hadramout; the eastern province of Al‑Mahrah; and the Socotra archipelago. No independent evidence has confirmed the claim.
"We will continue to pursue and target Saudi military personnel and facilities," the spokesperson said.
"We will continue to pursue and target Saudi military personnel and facilities,"He also warned civilians to stay away from the areas that may be hit.
The warning comes as fighting between the Houthis and government forces backed by the Saudi‑led coalition has intensified. The coalition has carried out airstrikes inside Yemen, while the Houthis have launched missiles and drones that have struck Aden’s airport and other targets inside Saudi Arabia. The latest attacks on the port city of Aden, noted by Al Jazeera, show the situation is growing more dangerous for civilians.
Because the claim has yet to be verified and no Chinese or Yemeni government has commented, the full impact of the threat remains unclear, but it signals a possible escalation in the already volatile conflict.