Brief
Saudi coalition calls Houthi claim of Riyadh attack misleading
Spokesman Turki al-Maliki says the Houthi claim of targeting an Aramco facility near Riyadh is an attempt to shift focus from their setbacks.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Saudi-led coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the Houthi claim of a ballistic missile and drone attack on an Aramco facility near Riyadh was "misleading" and intended to divert attention from the group’s losses, Al Jazeera reported on 4 October.
What happened
The Houthis announced they had launched a missile and drone at an Aramco site close to the Saudi capital. The coalition said the attack caused large fires but did not confirm any damage to the facility.
What was said
Al-Maliki told Saudi media Asharq Al‑Awsat that the Houthis were "attempting to divert attention from the scale of the losses and the growing public anger against them" and that their external ties were bringing "chaos and devastation" to Yemen.
Key facts
- Saudi coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki called the Houthi claim of a Riyadh attack misleading. (aljazeera.com)
- The Houthis said they launched a ballistic missile and drone at an Aramco facility near Riyadh. (aljazeera.com)
- Al-Maliki said the claim was an attempt to divert attention from Houthi losses and public anger. (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “Saudi-led coalition dismisses ‘misleading’ Houthi claim of Riyadh attack”
