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Türkiye condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry condemned attacks by the Houthis in Yemen against Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its support for Riyadh’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Saudi authorities said the attacks injured 73 civilians, caused fires at some energy facilities and temporarily halted certain operations.
Türkiye strongly condemned attacks carried out by the Houthis in Yemen against Saudi Arabia, saying they were escalating tensions in the region and disregarding the safety of civilians and their property.
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its support for Riyadh’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The ministry said the attacks were undermining diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Yemen through a lasting political solution.
Ankara also called on the Houthis to halt their hostile actions as soon as possible.
Saudi authorities report 73 injured
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said 73 civilians were injured in attacks targeting civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran. Women and children were among the injured, it said.
The ministry said fires broke out in some areas and operations at facilities linked to the energy sector were temporarily halted. Saudi authorities said the Houthis continued to target commercial vessels in the Red Sea, posing a threat to the freedom of international maritime navigation.
The Riyadh administration rejected the hostile approach and aggressive conduct threatening the security and stability of Yemen and the region. Saudi Arabia said it reserved the right to take the necessary steps under international law to defend its sovereignty, protect its national resources and ensure the safety of citizens and residents in the country.
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said some energy facilities and infrastructure in the south of the country were targeted on Tuesday morning. The attacks caused fires at some sites, and certain operations were temporarily halted.
The statement said some citizens and residents of the country sustained injuries of varying severity, that the injured received the necessary medical care and that assessment efforts were ongoing.
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