Saudi Arabia vows retaliation after Houthi attacks injure 73 and hit energy facilities

Saudi Arabia said it will respond decisively after Houthi militants launched a series of strikes that injured 73 people and disrupted energy facilities in the kingdom’s southern cities. The attacks, which targeted power plants and fuel depots, caused temporary outages and prompted emergency services to treat dozens of casualties, according to Saudi officials. The Houthi movement, based in Yemen, has intensified cross‑border operations amid the protracted conflict that began in 2015, and the recent assaults mark one of the deadliest episodes in recent months.

In response, the Saudi defense ministry announced that a “firm retaliation” would be undertaken to neutralize the threat and protect critical infrastructure. While specific details of the planned response were not disclosed, the statement underscored Riyadh’s commitment to safeguarding its energy sector and maintaining regional stability. The development adds further pressure on diplomatic efforts aimed at de‑escalating the Saudi‑Yemen confrontation and restoring uninterrupted energy supplies to the affected areas.