Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Hit Ras Tanura Refinery
The Houthis claimed a ballistic missile struck the Ras Tanura refinery causing fires, while Saudi Arabia did not confirm the incident and the Coalition announced the interception of four drones and three missiles.
The Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea announced that the group launched a ballistic missile at the Ras Tanura refinery in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, claiming that the missile struck its target and caused major fires at the site.
Saudi authorities did not issue an immediate comment on the claim. The Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense had activated early warning alerts regarding a potential threat in Najran, Abha, and Khamis Mushait, before announcing that the danger had passed without specifying its nature.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted four drones and three ballistic missiles launched by the group toward the Kingdom.
Houthi attacks on the Kingdom have escalated since July, with an increase in missile and drone strikes targeting civilian airports, oil facilities, and military sites during October. Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition supporting the Yemeni government since March 2015.
What do these terms mean?
Ballistic missile: A missile that follows a curved trajectory after launch before falling onto its target, used in long-range attacks.
Drone: A small or medium-sized aircraft controlled remotely or operating autonomously, used for surveillance or attack.
Oil refinery: An industrial facility that converts crude oil into fuel and other petroleum products.
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