Saudi–Houthi Escalation — Red Sea & Energy Security

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Missile debris falls near Mecca

13 Nov, 04:31 UTC

Saudi Civil Defense reported that debris from two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis fell on Sabouha village, about 35 kilometers east of Mecca.

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Houthis claim attacks on East-West pipeline, Yanbu, and Riyadh

12 Nov, 00:00 UTC

On Thursday, the Houthis announced they attacked a pumping station on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, an oil facility in Yanbu, and an Aramco building in Riyadh.

Reported Saudi strike on Hodeida airport

9 Nov, 00:00 UTC

The Houthis reported a Saudi strike on Hodeida airport on the Red Sea, which has long been out of use.

Riyadh schools return to online classes

9 Nov, 00:00 UTC

Parents were alerted that schools in Riyadh are returning to online classes as a precautionary measure.

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Attack on East-West oil pipeline

9 Nov, 00:00 UTC

An attack targeted the East-West oil pipeline in the Medina region, sparking a fire that was extinguished with no injuries and no impact on operations.

UAE rescues 22 crew members from cargo ship fire in Sea of Oman

8 Nov, 18:15 UTC

The United Arab Emirates rescued 22 crew members after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Sea of Oman.

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Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh damaged by debris

8 Nov, 10:05 UTC

Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry reported that a Saudi Aramco administrative building in Riyadh was damaged by falling debris during an attempted attack, with no injuries or fatalities.

Houthi missile intercepted near Riyadh province

7 Nov, 00:00 UTC

The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting and destroying a Houthi missile fired towards Riyadh province on November 7.

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Saudi-led coalition air strikes on Al-Shariya, Sanaa province

7 Nov, 00:00 UTC

Houthi health authorities reported 27 people killed, mostly women and children, and 36 wounded in Saudi-led coalition air strikes on Al-Shariya village.

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Attack on market in Taiz province

6 Nov, 00:00 UTC

An attack on a market in Yemen's Taiz province killed 30 people on November 6.

Houthi missile attacks on Makkah and Madinah regions

24 Oct, 00:00 UTC

Houthi missile attacks targeted the Makkah and Madinah regions on 24 October 2026.

EU and Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening Operation ASPIDES

11 Oct, 00:00 UTC

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal about strengthening Operation ASPIDES to keep Bab el-Mandeb open for commercial shipping.

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Houthi strike on Riyadh airport

10 Oct, 00:00 UTC

A Houthi strike on Riyadh's airport on 10 October 2026 killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 300.

Strikes hit gas facility and oil company building in Sanaa

Time unknown

Strikes hit the al-Mufazir gas facility in Jadar district north of Sanaa and a state oil company building in southern Sanaa, causing a fire in gas trailers.

Houthis claim strikes on Saudi energy and military targets

Time unknown

Houthis claimed operations targeting King Khalid Air Base at Khamis Mushait, Aramco facilities in Riyadh, Pumping Station No. 7 on the East-West pipeline, and the Yanbu oil facility.

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Situation Overview & Finland ASPIDES Context

On November 12, Houthi forces claimed drone and ballistic missile attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, an oil facility in Yanbu, and an Aramco building in Riyadh. Earlier strikes damaged a Riyadh Aramco building with falling debris on November 8 and sparked a limited fire on the East-West pipeline in the Medina region on November 9, causing no injuries or pipeline disruptions; reports disagree on the November 8 interceptions, citing either two ballistic and two cruise missiles, three ballistic and two cruise missiles, or four missiles and a drone. In Yemen, Houthi media reported on November 10 that 44 civilians died in weekend Saudi airstrikes on a Sanaa province village, updating earlier Houthi health ministry reports of 33 killed and 39 injured in Al-Shariya village, alongside reported strikes on the unused Hodeida airport and a November 6 market attack in Taiz province that killed 30 people. Following emergency aerial threat alerts across Riyadh, Najran, and the Eastern Province that were issued and lifted on November 8 and 9, schools in Riyadh have returned to online classes as a precautionary measure.

33 killed, 39 injured (reported by Houthi health ministry)1
Claimed by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree1
Intercepted and destroyed by Saudi air defenses; attributed to Houthi militia1
Intercepted by Saudi air defences; Aramco building damaged by debris, no injuries1
Limited fire brought under control; no injuries; operations unaffected (Ministry of Energy)1
Limited fire extinguished; pipeline operations unaffected (Saudi Ministry of Energy)1
Limited fire extinguished; pipeline operations unaffected; no injuries or fatalities reported (Saudi Press Agency)1

Strikes, Interceptions & Infrastructure Status

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Strikes, Interceptions & Infrastructure Status: 7 rows
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12 Nov, 00:00 UTC	East-West Pipeline (Pumping Station No. 7) & Yanbu Oil Facility	Drone and ballistic missile attacks	Claimed by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree	Cedar News (s88)	…Stale
9 Nov, 00:00 UTC	Medina region, Saudi Arabia	Attack on East-West oil pipeline	Limited fire extinguished; pipeline operations unaffected; no injuries or fatalities reported (Saudi Press Agency)	aljazeera.com	…Stale
9 Nov, 00:00 UTC	Madinah region (East-West Pipeline)	Targeted strike on pipeline	Limited fire brought under control; no injuries; operations unaffected (Ministry of Energy)	cnbctv18.com	…Stale
8 Nov, 00:00 UTC	Riyadh (King Abdullah Financial District) and other regions	2 ballistic missiles and 2 cruise missiles intercepted	Intercepted by Saudi air defences; Aramco building damaged by debris, no injuries	The Indian Express (s15)	…Stale

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Saudi–Houthi Escalation — Red Sea & Energy Security

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Key Figures (7–9 Nov 2026) & ASPIDES Context

Situation Overview & Finland ASPIDES Context

Strikes, Interceptions & Infrastructure Status by status

Strikes, Interceptions & Infrastructure Status