Saudi-led coalition says it struck Houthi missile facilities

Author: AFP and ReutersPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Yemen
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Saudi-led coalition says it struck Houthi missile facilities

The Saudi-led coalition said it carried out a military operation in Yemen to neutralise Houthi threats. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said its forces destroyed four ballistic missile launchers and five tunnels used to store missiles, and attacked a missile depot. The operation also targeted Houthi fortifications, gatherings of members and military equipment along front lines. The strikes follow a wave of Houthi attacks on airports and other infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

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