The Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed on August 9 that they conducted an airstrike against Saudi forces stationed in the southwestern Yemeni port city of Mocha.
According to reports, Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated in a statement that they executed a large-scale precision strike targeting the gathering sites and armories of Saudi troops in the Mocha area.
The attack reportedly involved multiple ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Saree claimed, "We extensively destroyed Saudi equipment and weapons," and asserted that dozens of casualties occurred, including Saudi personnel.
The Houthis view this airstrike as a response to the recent buildup of Saudi forces. They allege that Saudi Arabia has been increasing its troop presence and replenishing weapons and equipment while attacking Yemen's western coast and Taiz province.
The Saudi side has not issued a statement regarding the Houthi claims.
Meanwhile, the Houthis also claimed responsibility for a fire that broke out at a state-owned Aramco oil refinery in the Saudi region of Jizan earlier that morning, attributing it to their drone attack.
Backed by Iran, the Houthis have recently declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia. Following this, they have attacked Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, prompting Saudi airstrikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in response.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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