Saudi-led coalition tells civilians to leave Yemen oil site in Sanaa

The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa, Yemen's capital, ahead of a planned military operation.

The coalition said the evacuation was for civilians' safety and marked the site on a map.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned that strikes on Sanaa would bring a harsh response in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital.

The Houthis also told people near Saudi Aramco facilities to leave, saying those sites were legitimate targets.

Fighting has escalated between the coalition and the Houthis, who have attacked Saudi airports and oil facilities since last week amid wider regional conflict involving the United States and Iran.

Saudi Arabia has also launched strikes and backed a government counteroffensive after the Houthis seized territory on the Red Sea coast last month.

The planned operation could bring further escalation, while Riyadh airport remains closed after a deadly missile strike on Saturday claimed by the Houthis.