Saudi forces announced that artillery fired at villages in the Razih area of Yemen, in the south-east of Yemen, later in the day. This attack followed reports from Yemeni forces that a ScanEagle surveillance drone belonging to the Saudi authority was downed over Hajjah province, north-western Yemen. According to a Yemeni military source, the drone was shot down with an appropriate weapon while violating Yemeni airspace. No details were given on the number of shells or the number of affected villages, nor were casualty figures provided. The source indicated that the attack came a few hours after the drone was downed, suggesting a direct response to the recent escalation. More details on the nature of the attack or its impact remain unavailable at this time.
The military rhetoric in Yemen continues to intensify, with reports of Saudi artillery strikes on Yemeni areas, while the Yemeni side continues to target Saudi aircraft. The conflict in Yemen remains complex, with sporadic moves from both sides. The monitors continue to track developments in the region, with expectations of increased tension in the coming days.
Source: Al-Masirah
