Houthi media says Saudi strike killed nine in northern Yemen

Summary

The Hindu reports that Houthi media said a Saudi strike killed nine people in northern Yemen; it also says the Saudi-led coalition has launched hundreds of raids in Yemen since renewed fighting began. PBS reports that air raids by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel over the past decade have not stopped the Houthis from growing stronger. This follows earlier reports of Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport and a Saudi-led coalition response with airstrikes on oil facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen.

Timeline

1. PBS

   17 Oct 2026, 21:04 UTCSource ↗

   PBS reports that air raids by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel over the past decade have failed to stop the Houthis from growing stronger.

2. The Hindu

   18 Oct 2026, 17:24 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Houthi media said a Saudi strike killed nine people in northern Yemen and says the Saudi-led coalition has launched hundreds of raids since renewed fighting began.