# Yemen’s Houthis claim major missile and drone attack on Saudi air base

https://mins.news/en/item/58655

- CGTN, 2026-09-14 08:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-14/news-1QqPXUIu03S/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Yemen’s Houthi group said it launched dozens of ballistic missiles and drones at King Khalid Air Base in southwestern Saudi Arabia, claiming direct hits and significant damage. Saudi authorities had not immediately commented. The Houthis said the attack retaliated for intensified Saudi airstrikes in Yemen and warned of broader operations if they continue.

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