An aerial bombardment struck a communications network situated southeast of Saada city, according to media connected to the Houthis. This attack follows prior claims by the same outlets regarding hits on maritime infrastructure. Specifically, earlier reports documented strikes targeting the port of Ras Isa located in the Hodeidah governorate.
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Critical communication and transportation infrastructure assets are facing targeted air a…: Critical communication and transportation infrastructure assets are facing targeted air attacks across northern Yemen.
Media outlets affiliated with the Houthis are continuing to report multi-regional aerial…: Media outlets affiliated with the Houthis are continuing to report multi-regional aerial bombardments.
Strike activity has affected both inland communication networks and critical maritime por…: Strike activity has affected both inland communication networks and critical maritime port locations.
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Air strike hits communication network in northern Yemen, Houthi-affiliated media reports
1 November 2026 19:05 GMT
An air strike targeted a communications network southeast of Saada city in northern Yemen, according to Houthi-affiliated media.
Earlier, Houthi-affiliated media reported that air strikes had targeted Ras Isa port in Yemen’s Hodeidah governorate.
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