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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia cause fires at oil facilities and leave 73 people injured.

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia cause fires at oil facilities and leave 73 people injured.

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September 8th, 2026

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia cause fires at oil facilities and leave 73 people injured.

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The Houthi rebel group from Yemen, which gets support from Iran, attacked Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

El grupo rebelde hutí de Yemen, que recibe apoyo de Irán, lanzó el martes una serie de ataques contra Arabia Saudita.

Saudi authorities said that more than 70 people were hurt.

Las autoridades saudíes dijeron que más de 70 personas resultaron heridas.

They also reported fires at oil and public service facilities.

También informaron que hubo incendios en instalaciones de petróleo y de servicios públicos.

The spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition, Major General Turki al-Malki, made a statement. He said the attacks hit cities like Abha, Jazan, Najran, and Khamis Mushait.

El portavoz de la coalición liderada por Arabia Saudita, el mayor general Turki al-Malki, dijo que los ataques alcanzaron ciudades como Abha, Jazan, Najrán y Khamis Mushait.

He called the events a "serious escalation" and promised to respond.

Llamó a los hechos una "escalada grave" y prometió responder.

The Saudi Energy Ministry confirmed that operations at several affected facilities stopped for a while.

El Ministerio de Energía saudí confirmó que las operaciones en varias instalaciones afectadas se detuvieron por un tiempo.

The Houthis said they launched dozens of missiles and drones against economic targets and an air base.

Los hutíes dijeron que lanzaron decenas de misiles y aviones no tripulados contra objetivos económicos y una base aérea.

Their military spokesman, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, blamed Saudi Arabia for the escalation.

Su portavoz militar, el general de brigada Yahya Saree, culpó a Arabia Saudita por la escalada.

He warned that they will respond strongly to any aggression.

Advirtió que responderán con fuerza a cualquier agresión.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan accused the rebels of using violence.

El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores saudí, el príncipe Faisal bin Farhan, acusó a los rebeldes de usar la violencia.

He said the Kingdom will not hesitate to defend itself.

Dijo que el Reino no dudará en defenderse.

The attacks come after weeks of new fighting in Yemen.

Los ataques ocurren después de semanas de nuevos combates en Yemen.

This fighting threatens to restart the civil war that began in 2014.

Estos combates amenazan con reavivar la guerra civil que empezó en 2014.

The World Health Organization reported at least 194 dead and more than 880 injured. This happened between August 23 and September 5.

La Organización Mundial de la Salud reportó al menos 194 muertos y más de 880 heridos entre el 23 de agosto y el 5 de septiembre.

The clashes have also forced more than 21,000 people to leave their homes. They left from the southwest of the country.

Los enfrentamientos también han obligado a más de 21.000 personas a dejar sus hogares en el suroeste del país.

September 8th, 2026

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