Yemen's Houthis Launch Drone Attack on Israel Targeting Strategic Locations
According to a statement issued by the group's military wing, five explosive-laden drones were deployed in what it described as a "qualitative operation" in support of Gaza.
The Houthis vowed to continue such attacks "until Israeli aggression on Gaza ends."
No immediate confirmation was provided by Israeli authorities regarding damage or casualties, although heightened alert levels were reported in affected cities.
The attack marks a continuation of cross-regional escalations that have drawn Yemen's Houthis into the broader conflict landscape tied to Iranian-aligned militias.
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