Saudi Arabia: Houthi missile attack wounds one in Jizan June 17 /update 2

Event

Houthi fighters launched a missile at the city of Jizan (Jizan province) from Saada province (Yemen) on Sunday, June 17. According to Saudi state media, the missile fell in a remote area of the city, wounding one person. Additional cross-border Houthi missile attacks are likely in the coming weeks.

Context

Houthi fighters have fired several missiles at Jizan province from Yemen in recent weeks. Notably, on June 9, Houthi rebels killed three people in a cross-border missile attack on Jizan province.

Saudi Arabia has been engaged in the Yemeni Civil War, backing the Yemeni government against Houthi separatists, since 2015. Southern Saudi Arabia is a frequent target of Houthi attacks, and Riyadh has seen several missile attacks in the last six months. Notably, Houthi militants launched a missile attack on Riyadh on March 25, coinciding with the third anniversary of the start of the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen; one person was killed in the strike.

Advice

In the event of a missile attack, individuals in the affected areas are advised to seek shelter, monitor developments to the situation, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities or their home governments.