Latest Developments in Saudi-Yemen War: Conflict Shifts from the Battlefield to Saudi Economy
Saudi-Yemeni confrontation escalates: from missile strikes on Saada and 119 Saudi attacks within 24 hours to reports of strikes on Riyadh and Khamis Mushait airports, fears of further escalation are rising. Meanwhile, travel warnings and flight cancellations are adding new pressure on Saudi Arabia.
Ambassador Arjan-International Group: The intensification of air and missile attacks between Saudi Arabia and Yemeni forces, together with reports of the activation of defenses in Riyadh, the targeting of Saudi airports and the increase of security warnings for foreigners, have given new dimensions to this confrontation. While Yemeni sources report 119 Saudi attacks within 24 hours, reports also indicate the cancellation of the trip of the managers of major oil companies to Riyadh and the restriction of regional flights; Developments that have increased concerns about the security of critical infrastructure and economic activities in Saudi Arabia.
The most important developments in the field and security
Saudi missile attacks on Saada and the report of 119 attacks in one day and night
Yemeni local sources have reported Saudi Arabia's missile attacks on the border town of "Al-Zaher" in Saada province in the north of this country. At the same time, Yahya Saree, the spokesman of the Yemeni armed forces, announced that Saudi Arabia has carried out 119 air and missile attacks against Yemen in the past 24 hours.
According to Saree, these attacks were carried out using F-15 and Typhoon fighters and resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of civilians, including women and children.
Attack on King Khalid Airport and Khamis Mushit
The spokesman of the Yemeni Armed Forces has announced that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Khamis Mushit Military Airport have been targeted by missile and drone attacks. Yahya Saree has also warned airlines, employees and passengers to refrain from using the skies and airports of Saudi Arabia, except Mecca and Medina.
In the past days, attacks on King Khalid Airport have resulted in human casualties and flight disruptions. Ambassador Arjan and other international media have reported that hundreds of people were killed and injured in the recent attacks on this airport.
The conflict in Marib and the destruction of the Saudi drone
On the ground fronts, Yemeni media sources have reported casualties to the Saudi-backed forces in the south of Marib. According to news sources, Yemeni army forces have ambushed Saudi-affiliated forces in this area, which resulted in significant casualties.
Also, the media close to the Yemeni forces have reported the downing of a Saudi army drone over the Bani Matar area in the southwest of Sana'a. Independent details about the number of Marib casualties and the type of drone shot down have not been released.
Canceling the presence of managers of major oil companies in the Riyadh conference
Security concerns have also spread to economic events in Saudi Arabia. Reuters reported that senior executives from a number of major oil companies, including ExxonMobil, Total Energies, Shell and BP, canceled or were pulled from the World Petroleum Council's energy congress in the city after the attacks on Riyadh disrupted air travel.
This event is held in a situation where Saudi Arabia is trying to strengthen its position as a regional center of investment, energy and tourism by implementing the 2030 vision program. Continued attacks on airports and critical infrastructures can affect international companies' assessment of the risk of operating in this country; However, the extent of its long-term impact on investments is still unclear.
South Korea and Britain warn about traveling to Saudi Arabia
South Korea's foreign ministry raised the travel warning level for Saudi Arabia following the escalation of attacks and asked its citizens to leave the country, except in cases of necessity. Seoul also asked travelers to cancel or postpone their planned trips to Saudi Arabia.
At the same time, according to information provided in media reports, the British Embassy has also warned about traveling to Saudi airports. These recommendations, along with flight disruptions, indicate increased security concerns about air traffic in this country.
Reports about the reduction of Saudi defense missile stocks
The Wall Street Journal, quoting Saudi officials, has reported that Saudi Arabia is facing pressure on its reserves of interceptor missiles and it has become more difficult for the country to protect its energy infrastructure and sensitive government centers.
This report can be one of the important factors in evaluating the defense capability of Saudi Arabia against frequent missile and drone attacks. However, an exact figure of the remaining reserves or the extent of its decline is not provided in the available information.
Trump's reaction and cancellation of Etihad flights to Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump, the president of the United States of America, announced his conversation with the Saudi Crown Prince and accused the Ansarullah forces of inappropriate behavior.
On the other hand, Etihad Airways has canceled its flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam until October 19. If these restrictions continue, the security consequences of the conflict can affect air communications and commercial activities in the region beyond the battlefield.
All the reported developments indicate the expansion of the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni forces on three levels: increasing attacks on the Yemeni fronts, threatening critical infrastructure and Saudi airports, and intensifying restrictions on travel and economic activities. .
Meanwhile, the issue is not only the exchange of military attacks; The continuation of insecurity in airports and economic centers can increase the security and credit costs of Saudi Arabia. The impact of this pressure on Riyadh's military decisions will depend on the course of attacks in the coming days and the ability of both sides to contain or expand the conflict.