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Houthis claim attack on Najran airport, Aramco facilities

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Yemen's Houthis said on Friday that they carried out two drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting what they described as a sensitive target at Najran airport and an Aramco facility in Najran.

Najran Regional Airport, Saudi Arabia © FDE

Najran Regional Airport, Saudi Arabia © FDE

Yemen's Houthis said on Friday that they carried out two drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting what they described as a sensitive target at Najran airport and an Aramco facility in Najran, according to the Iran-aligned group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree.

There was no immediate confirmation from Saudi Arabia.

Reporting by Enas Alashray

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