Power plant south of Yemeni capital hit in attack
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Kuwait Times
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- Kuwait Times
Zionists strike Houthi energy site in Yemen
SANAA: A man inspects the damage at the site of a Zionist airstrike that targeted the Haziz power station south of the capital on Aug 17, 2025. - AFP SANAA: The Zionist entity said Sunday it targeted an energy infrastructure site in Yemen's capital Sanaa, linked to the Houthi rebels behind repeated attacks on the Zionist entity during the Gaza war. A military statement said Zionist forces 'struck... deep inside Yemen, targeting an energy infrastructure site that served the Houthi terrorist regime' in the area of the rebel-held capital, without naming the site. The Houthis' Al-Masirah TV, citing a civil defense source, reported 'an aggression targeting the Haziz power station' south of the city. There were no immediate reports of casualties. A photographer working with AFP reported significant damage at the site. An employee of the power station told AFP that 'two aggressive strikes by the (Zionist) enemy' hit the site in the early morning, but there were no casualties. Since the Oct 2023 start of the Zionist war in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis have repeatedly fired missiles and drones at the Zionist entity in solidarity with the Palestinians, prompting Zionist air strikes on rebel targets in Yemen. The military said its latest 'strikes were conducted in response to repeated attacks' by the Houthis. On Sunday afternoon, the Zionist military said it intercepted another missile fired from Yemen, after sirens went off in several regions. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree later claimed the attack for the group, saying they had targeted Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport with a ballistic missile. Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a post on X that the Houthis would 'pay with compound interest for every attempt to fire at (the Zionist entity)' and that the Zionist entity was 'imposing an air and sea blockade' on the group. In June, Katz threatened a blockade, without any notable follow up. Beyond attacks on the Zionist entity, the Houthis have also targeted ships they say are Zionist-linked in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden off Yemen. The Iran-backed group broadened its campaign to target ships tied to the United States and Britain after the two countries began military strikes aimed at securing the waterway in January 2024. In May, the rebels cemented a ceasefire with the United States that ended weeks of intense US strikes, but vowed to continue targeting Zionist ships. – AFP
New Straits Times
an hour ago
- New Straits Times
Israel strikes Houthi energy site in Yemen capital
JERUSALEM: Israel said Sunday it targeted an energy infrastructure site in Yemen's capital Sanaa, linked to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels behind repeated attacks on Israel during the Gaza war. A military statement said Israeli forces "struck... deep inside Yemen, targeting an energy infrastructure site that served the Houthi regime" in the area of the rebel-held capital, without naming the site. The Houthis' Al-Masirah TV, citing a civil defence source, reported "an aggression targeting the Haziz power station" south of the city. There were no immediate reports of casualties. A photographer working with AFP reported significant damage at the site. An employee of the power station told AFP that "two aggressive strikes by the Israeli enemy" hit the site in the early morning, but there were no casualties. Since the October 2023 start of the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis have repeatedly fired missiles and drones at Israel, claiming to be acting in solidarity with the Palestinians. Most Houthi attacks have been intercepted, but have prompted Israeli air strikes on rebel targets in Yemen. The military said its latest "strikes were conducted in response to repeated attacks" by the Houthis. On Sunday afternoon, the Israeli military said it intercepted another missile fired from Yemen, after sirens went off in several regions. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree later claimed the attack for the group, saying they had targeted Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport with a ballistic missile. Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a post on X that the Houthis would "pay with compound interest for every attempt to fire at Israel" and that Israel was "imposing an air and sea blockade" on the group. In June, Katz threatened a blockade, without any notable follow up. Beyond attacks on Israel, the Houthis have also targeted ships they say are Israeli-linked in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden off Yemen. The Iran-backed group broadened its campaign to target ships tied to the United States and Britain after the two countries began military strikes aimed at securing the waterway in January 2024.
Qatar Tribune
4 hours ago
- Qatar Tribune
Israeli military carries out attacks on power plant near Yemeni capital Sanaa
sanaa: The Israeli navy has carried out attacks on a power plant near the Yemeni capital Sanaa, according to Israeli media reports. Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV reported that the 'aggression' damaged generators at the Hezyaz power plant, sparking a fire that was later contained. The country's deputy prime minister confirmed emergency crews managed to prevent further damage. Residents in Sanaa also reported hearing at least two loud explosions. The Israeli military claimed that the site was being used by Houthi fighters. But it did not present evidence to justify hitting a civilian power station, raising concerns that the strike may constitute a war crime. In a statement carried by Israeli outlets on Sunday, the military said the assault was a direct response to repeated Houthi attacks, including missiles and drones launched towards Israel. The Houthis have repeatedly fired rockets and drones at Israel since 2023 in response to Israel's genocide in Gaza. Israel has retaliated by bombing Yemen's infrastructure, including Hodeidah port, a vital lifeline for humanitarian aid deliveries. (Agencies)
