Seven Injured in Saudi Attacks on Yemens Key Port and Oil Facility

Sanaa, November 2 (Daily Kiran) : The Houthi group in Yemen reported on Monday that a series of attacks by the Saudi-led coalition targeted a crucial port and oil facility in Hodeidah province, resulting in seven injuries. The conflict in Yemen, one of the world's poorest countries, has intensified as the Iran-backed Houthis continue to battle the Saudi-led coalition, which supports the internationally recognized Yemeni government.Anis al-Asbahi, a spokesperson for the Houthi Health Ministry, shared details of the attacks via a post on X. He stated that four civilians were hurt in the strikes on the Ras Issa port, while three others were injured at an oil facility in the Bajil district. The post highlighted that “four civilians were injured in airstrikes by Saudi aggressive aircraft at the Ras Issa port in Hodeidah province. Additionally, an airstrike targeted an oil company station in Bajil, injuring three more civilians.” Al-Asbahi condemned the attacks as violations of international law, asserting that assaults on oil storage facilities and vital ports represent blatant breaches of humanitarian law.He emphasized that such actions contribute to a series of war crimes in Yemen, targeting both civilians and essential infrastructure. Earlier, the Xinhua News Agency reported on the escalating attacks, citing local media. Houthi-operated Al-Masirah TV held Saudi forces responsible for the strikes on the Ras Issa port. Additionally, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saria announced on social media that over the past 24 hours, there have been 75 air and missile strikes across provinces including Saada, Taiz, Amran, Ibb, Dhamar, Lahij, Hodeidah, and Al-Jawf, claiming that civilians have been casualties in these assaults.He noted that since the recent escalation began, there have been a total of 3,830 air and missile attacks.