Yemen’s Houthi movement, also known as Ansarullah, says Saudi Arabia carried out 32 airstrikes across several Yemeni provinces.
The reported strikes came as fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces continued to intensify.
According to Houthi-linked media, Saudi aircraft targeted areas in Ma’rib, Al-Jawf, Taiz and Al-Hudaydah provinces.
There was no immediate official confirmation from Saudi Arabia of the reported 32 strikes.
Strikes Reported in Al-Jawf and Ma’rib
Houthi-linked Al Mayadeen reported five Saudi airstrikes in Khabb wa ash Sha’af district in Al-Jawf province.
The network also reported 10 strikes on areas in Sirwah district in Ma’rib province.
In addition, four strikes reportedly hit the Al-Balq area in Ma’rib’s Al-Wadi and Al-Jubah districts.
Houthi sources later said the total number of Saudi airstrikes across the four provinces had reached 32.
The reports did not provide a confirmed casualty figure from the alleged Saudi strikes.
Houthi Forces Claim Ground Gains
Meanwhile, Houthi-linked media reported continued advances by Yemeni armed forces on several fronts.
The sources claimed that Houthi forces had captured several positions from Saudi-backed fighters.
They also claimed that their forces had moved to within 18 kilometres of Al-Mukha, a strategic Red Sea port city in western Yemen.
This claim has not been independently verified.
Fighting Escalates After Saudi-Houthi Attacks
The latest reports come after a sharp escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
On Tuesday, the Houthis launched a major missile and drone attack on southern Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities said the attacks injured 73 people, including women and children, and affected energy facilities.
Saudi Arabia has vowed a firm response to the attacks.
The renewed fighting has also raised concerns about regional energy supplies. Saudi oil facilities have already faced disruption during the latest escalation.
Yemen Conflict Enters New Phase
The escalation marks a major setback to the relative calm that followed the 2022 truce.
The latest fighting has also increased pressure around Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The waterway remains important for regional trade and energy shipments.
For now, both sides continue to exchange attacks as the wider Middle East conflict adds further pressure to the Yemen war.
