Houthi forces attack Saudi military base amid regional escalation
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Houthi fighters, Yemeni government forces
Sharurah, Saudi Arabia
September 13, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 29/13/2026, 10:31:12 AM
Houthi fighters attacked a military base in southern Saudi Arabia using drones and missiles. The attack targeted weapons depots and command centers. Clashes between Houthi forces and the Yemeni government have intensified recently.
- Earlier version 19/13/2026, 2:01:16 AM
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