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Houthi attacks hit Saudi oil facilities, wound dozens

The Houthis launched a significant wave of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, igniting fires at oil facilities and wounding over 70 people. These assaults, which hit civilian and economic infrastructure in cities like Abha and Jazan, represent a major escalation in the renewed conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the Iranian-backed rebels. Operations at several southern oil facilities were temporarily suspended due to the fires. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a significant escalation of conflict involving attacks on critical infrastructure and civilian casualties. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Houthi attacks hit Saudi oil facilities, wound dozens

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia wound dozens as coalition vows response

    More than 70 people were wounded in a wave of Houthi attacks Tuesday on Saudi Arabia, authorities said, a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important US ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen. The attacks come after weeks of escalating clashes between the H…