Saudi Defence Ministry Announces Military Operation in Hodeidah

Saudi Defence Ministry spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki announced a military operation in Yemen’s Hodeidah governorate.

Al-Maliki said weapons stores were destroyed during the operation. His announcement also listed storage facilities for explosive-laden boats among the targets destroyed.

Naval mines were also included in the reported destruction. The brief statement did not provide figures for the weapons, boats or mines involved.

No details were given about the precise locations targeted within Hodeidah or when the operation took place. The announcement did not report casualties.