Houthi Drone Attack Suspends Operations at Saudi Arabia's Najran Airport
Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Najran Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia on August 4, 2026. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea stated the drone achieved a precise hit on a sensitive location. Regional sources confirmed that operations at the airport were temporarily suspended following the strike. The attack is a response to alleged Saudi incursions into Yemeni airspace and comes amid a broader maritime blockade declared by the Houthis against Saudi crude oil exports.
Date: August 4, 2026
Location: Najran, Saudi Arabia
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: terrorism
Severity: HIGH
Source: China.org.cn