Coalition for the Legitimacy in Yemen: Houthi militia's terrorist attacks on the Kingdom constitute a "serious escalation"

Riyadh, Sept 8 (KUNA) – Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, the official spokesperson for the “Coalition for the Support of Legitimacy in Yemen,” stated that the escalation by the Houthi militia, designated as terrorist, and its attempts to target the Kingdom, its national assets, its citizens, and residents on its territory constitute a serious escalation that underscores the hostile and irresponsible approach of this terrorist militia.

In a statement issued Tuesday morning, Brigadier General Al-Maliki clarified that the reckless attacks carried out by the Houthi terrorist militia, the latest of which targeted civilian and economic landmarks in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, resulting in the injury of 73 civilians, including women and children, represent a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and a direct threat to the security and safety of its citizens and residents.

He emphasized that these heinous and unjustified attacks, perpetrated by the Houthi terrorist militia, deliberately aim to damage the Kingdom’s national assets, infrastructure, and civilian landmarks. They also confirm the militia’s extremist criminal behavior, which rejects efforts to achieve peace and stability in Yemen and its Arab and Islamic neighborhood.

Brigadier General Al-Maliki affirmed that the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition will take all necessary operational measures to deter this terrorist militia and confront its hostile approach with firmness, in defense of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, safeguarding of its national assets, and protection of the safety of its citizens and residents. It will also take all necessary precautions and measures to respond to sources of threat and neutralize their danger. (End) KH N Sh / MM J