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Yemen coalition says it struck resources used by Houthi forces
The coalition supporting Yemen’s government said it carried out a military strike on Sunday morning.
It said the operation targeted resources used by Houthi forces to support their war effort.
The coalition said the Houthis had continued attacks on civilians and civilian sites in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, and had threatened shipping in the southern Red Sea.
It said the resources helped strengthen the Houthis’ ballistic missile and drone programs.
The coalition said the strike aimed to limit attacks and protect security in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, as well as shipping routes in the southern Red Sea.
It said it would continue operational measures to deter attacks and called on the Houthis to stop hostile operations.
The Saudi-led coalition said it carried out a precision military operation in Yemen on Sunday morning.
The coalition said the operation targeted vital resources used by Houthi forces to support their military activities.
Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said the action aimed to reduce threats to Saudi Arabia, Yemen and shipping in the southern Red Sea.
The coalition said Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian objects, and threats to maritime shipping, prompted the operation.
Al-Malki said the coalition would continue taking measures to deter attacks and called on the Houthis to stop hostile operations.
- Who
- The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen carried out the operation. Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki announced it.
- What
- A precision military operation targeted resources the coalition said were used by Houthi forces to support their military activities.
- When
- Sunday morning, November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Yemen. The coalition said the operation was intended to protect security in Yemen and Saudi Arabia and shipping in the southern Red Sea.
- Why
- The coalition said Houthi attacks on civilians and threats to maritime shipping prompted the operation.
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The coalition said it carried out the military operation in Yemen.
Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki announced the operation.
- Operation
- Precision military operation targeting resources used by Houthi forces
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location
- Yemen
- Spokesperson
- Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki
- Stated security concern
- Shipping in the southern Red Sea