Houthi rebels accuse Saudi Arabia of overnight airstrikes in Yemen
The rebels said three strikes hit Kamaran, Qanawis and Jawf, and that a Saudi drone was shot down over Saada.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, Yemen's Iran‑backed Houthi rebels said Saudi Arabia carried out overnight airstrikes in Yemen's northern border region and along its western coast, according to the rebels' al‑Masirah satellite channel.
What happened
Al‑Masirah reported that two airstrikes hit the Houthi‑held Red Sea island of Kamaran, a third strike hit Qanawis district about 55 kilometres (34 miles) northwest of the port city of Hodeida, and additional strikes occurred in the province of Jawf, which borders Saudi Arabia. The rebels also said they shot down a Saudi drone over the Saada province, a Houthi stronghold in northern Yemen.
What the reports add
Both Deccan Chronicle and The Independent convey the same sequence of strikes and the same locations. Neither outlet provided details on the type of aircraft, the number of munitions used, or casualty figures. The two sources also note that Saudi officials had not responded to the accusations at the time of publication.
What was said
Al‑Masirah, cited by Deccan Chronicle, blamed Saudi Arabia for the attacks but gave no further comment. The Independent quoted the same channel, stating that the rebels “blamed Saudi Arabia for the strikes, but didn’t provide further details.” Both outlets reported the rebels’ claim that a Saudi drone was shot down over Saada.
How it came about
The latest accusations follow a pattern of back‑and‑forth air strikes between the Saudi‑led coalition and the Houthi movement. Earlier this year, Felo News covered a September 15 air‑strike in Taiz that killed three civilians, and a separate September 15 report on the broader Houthi‑Saudi air‑strike clash. Those pieces highlighted the ongoing tit‑for‑tat escalation and the strategic importance of Red Sea islands such as Kamaran, which have featured in previous Felo coverage (Saudi airstrikes kill three in Yemen, Houthis and Saudi Arabia clash over air strikes).
Key facts
- The Houthi‑run al‑Masirah channel said two airstrikes hit Kamaran island and a third hit Qanawis district. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Al‑Masirah also reported strikes in Jawf province and claimed a Saudi drone was shot down over Saada. (independent.co.uk)
- Saudi officials had not responded to the accusations at the time of reporting. (deccanchronicle.com)
