• The Houthis in Yemen blame Saudi Arabia for an attack on the Sanaa airport and have responded by firing missiles at the kingdom.

Houthis say Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport

Yemen’s Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport with missiles and drones in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa’s international airport.

The Yemeni government said it carried out the Sanaa strike, while the Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia and warned airlines to avoid Saudi Arabian airspace.

Houthis claim shooting down drone over Yemen’s al-Bayda province

Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree says the group has shot down a China-made drone over the country’s al-Bayda province.

The statement added that the group will “resolutely confront any violation of the country’s airspace and territorial integrity”.