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Yemen Update: October 16-December 2

Between October 16-December 2, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reported 9 Houthi missile attacks. Below is a summary of these reported events. November 13 Houthi rebels fired two missiles targeting the Arab Coalition’s headquarters in Marib, killing at least five soldiers. The missiles were reportedly launched from Jabal Haylan, located approximately 70 km east...

Yemen Update: August 26-October 15

Between August 26-October 15, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reported 11 Houthi missile attacks and one cruise missile attack. Below is a summary of these reported events. October 4 Houthi militants unsuccessfully fired two ballistic missiles from Sana’a province, which both fell in Sa’ada province. Command of Joint Forces of Coalition to Restore Legitimacy...

Saudi Arabia Displays Drones, Missiles Used in Oil Facility Attack

On September 18, the Saudi Ministry of Defense presented wreckage of cruise missiles and delta-winged drones involved in attacks on its oil infrastructure. While Saudi officials claimed the weapons were Iranian-produced, they refrained from explicitly accusing Iran as responsible for the strikes. After meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, U.S. Secretary of State...

Houthis Strike Saudi Oil Infrastructure

On September 14, the military spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a drone attack on the Khurais oil field and the Abqaiq refinery in eastern Saudi Arabia. While Houthi media stated that ten “normal and jet engine”-powered drones were used in the operation, others suggest that cruise missiles may have been involved. Following...

Yemen Update: June 27-August 25

Between July 27-August 25, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reported nine Houthi ballistic missile attacks and at least 13 UAV launches. Of these, an MRBM attack on August 1 against a military base by Aden was the most consequential, killing around 40 people and wounding dozens more. Below is a summary of these reported...

Houthis Strike Military Parade with Ballistic Missile, Drones

Over 40 were killed and dozens wounded after Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a military parade in Aden with drones and an unnamed ballistic missile. The attacks came in conjunction with suicide bombings on Aden police stations, which killed an additional 11 and wounded over 29. Speaking to the Associated Press, Houthi Brig. Gen. Yehia Sarea...

Houthis Unveil New Ballistic Missile, Drones

On July 7, Yemen’s Houthi rebels unveiled a new ballistic missile and new images of three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at a military exhibition in Sana’a, Yemen. The winged ballistic missile is designated the “Quds-1” and the three UAVs are named the “Samad-1,” “Samad-3,” and “Qasef.”  Related Links: Revealing New Weapons at Martyr Al-Sammad Exhibition...

Yemen Update: June 17-June 26

Between June 17-26, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reported six Houthi-launched UAV attacks and one cruise missile strike on its territory. The Qasef-2K drone attack on June 23 was the only one in this period that resulted in casualties. There has been a significant increase in reported missile and UAV activity over the past...

Yemen Update: June 5-16

Between June 5-16, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reported seven drone attacks and one cruise missile strike on its territory. The United States also confirmed Houthi militants had intercepted an MQ-9 Reaper UAV flying over Yemen. Below is a summary of these reported events. June 6 Houthi militants intercepted a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper UAV...

Yemen Update: April 4-June 4

Between April 4 and June 4, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reported at least two Houthi ballistic missile launches targeting its territory, and one launch targeting pro-government forces in southern Yemen. The missiles used in these strikes are all unidentified. KSA reportedly intercepted the missiles targeting its territory, and none of the attacks produced...