Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Sanaa airport, vow retaliation
Houthi rebels, who currently control the area, have said Sanaa airport was targeted by Saudi Arabia, in what military spokesman General Yahya Saree called an 'end to the de-escalation phase.'
Houthi rebels have said Sanaa airport in Yemen's capital was struck by Saudi Arabia and vowed retaliation. The Houthis, who currently control the area, attributed the strike directly to Saudi forces.
Houthi military spokesman General Yahya Saree said the attack marked an 'end to the de-escalation phase.' The statement has raised concerns that the fragile calm maintained in the region could unravel.
The episode comes at a moment when Yemen's multi-sided conflict carries renewed risk of flaring up. How regional actors respond could significantly affect the security situation in and around the Red Sea.
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