Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defense said on Saturday civil defense teams in the Al-Tuwal Governorate in the Jazan Region “responded to an incident involving a projectile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia, resulting in two injuries and material damage to a mosque, several buildings, and vehicles.”
The directorate stressed that the “targeting of civilian objects is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law”, adding that the established procedures for such incidents were carried out.
The attack “is a reflection of the criminal terrorist extremist militia that rejects all peace efforts and is a threat to regional and international security and stability.”
Iraqi militias struck the East-West pipeline on Thursday, reflecting the terrorist groups’ reckless practices.
Attacks on places of worship reflect the nature of terrorist groups that disregard the sanctity of places of worship and international laws that protect civilian areas.
Saudi Arabia has stressed its right to take all necessary measures to defend its sovereignty and national gains, and security of its citizens and residents in line with international law.
The Yemeni government reiterated on Saturday its strong condemnation of the repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
It said launching those attacks from Yemen is a violation against the interests of the Yemeni people and exposes the foreign agenda followed by the Iran-backed Houthis.
It expressed its appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s sincere stances and political, economic, humanitarian and military support it offers Yemen and its legitimate leadership.
