These escalations follow strikes by Yemen's Armed Forces on Dammam and the Aramco Yanbu refinery, which suffered a 51 MW fire. Thermal imaging later detected combustion at the Aramco Khurais oil field and the Yanbu North crude terminal, causing disruptions at Riyadh airport. Saudi aircraft retaliated by bombing Sanaa, Saada, and Amran, while Yemeni government forces claimed to have captured 255 sq km of territory on the Taiz front.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Yemen Official Army Bombs Houthi Bases in Sanaa and Saada
War17 days ago
Military operations involving airstrikes were initiated by the recognized administration against insurgent-held areas in the northern part of the country. Government forces confirmed these raids targeted Houthi-controlled urban centers, focusing on the capital of Sanaa and the strategic stronghold in Saada to degrade opposition positions.
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