Initial reports from monitoring groups attributed the raids to the Royal Saudi Air Force, marking the 2nd strike on Sanaa in 2 weeks. On the same day, the Saudi-led coalition shot down 4 Houthi drones over southern Saudi Arabia. Some observers warned these operations typically serve as a precursor to retaliatory Houthi strikes against Riyadh.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Yemen’s Recognized Government Claims Responsibility for Sanaa Air Strikes
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A military spokesperson for the government in Yemen announced hits against high-value Houthi positions in the capital, Sanaa, and the Saada governorate. The government stated forces targeted Houthi sites along front lines and would not abandon the city of Taiz. The announcement follows reports of massive explosions and visual evidence of fires lighting up the Houthi-held capital.
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