The Taibah facility sits on the East-West Pipeline and provides power to the Prophet's Mosque. Some observers argue the reported damage was minor given that fixed-wing drones used in the region can travel over 1,000 km, suggesting the coalition's claims may be part of an incitement campaign.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Houthis Deny Saudi Claims of Medina Power Station Drone Attack
War20 days ago
One transformer at the Taibah power distribution station in Medina was knocked out of service during a drone strike on September 29. The Saudi-led coalition attributed the damage to a Houthi Kamikaze drone but reported that the broader power network remained operational. The Houthi-run Saba News Agency denied the group carried out the attack, citing a military source.
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