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Two Injured as Houthi Projectile Strikes Saudi City of Jazan

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At a glance

  • A projectile fired from Yemen struck the Al-Tuwal area of Jazan, Saudi Arabia, injuring two people.
  • The attack damaged several buildings, vehicles, and a mosque.
  • The incident follows an earlier Houthi attack on Tuesday that reportedly injured 73 people in southern Saudi Arabia.

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Yemeni Houthi forces have continued their attacks on southern Saudi Arabia. In the latest incident, a projectile struck the city of Jazan, injuring two people and damaging property, including a mosque. This follows a previous day of attacks on Tuesday targeting Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, which reportedly injured 73 people. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree has previously claimed responsibility for the campaign, threatening more severe operations. Saudi authorities have condemned the targeting of civilians as a violation of international law.

Latest development

A projectile fired by Houthi forces has struck the Al-Tuwal area in Saudi Arabia's southern Jazan region, injuring two people. According to Saudi Civil Defence, the attack also caused damage to a mosque, several buildings, and vehicles.

Latest updates

Saudi authorities have condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure as a violation of international humanitarian law. The latest attack follows a series of recent missile and drone strikes by Houthi forces on southern Saudi Arabia. An earlier attack on Tuesday in Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran reportedly injured 73 people.

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  1. This cycle of attacks and counter-attacks is worrying. It only creates more instability in a region where so many of our countrymen work to support their families back home. Peace is essential for everyone’s prosperity.

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