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Yemen rebels claim Riyadh strikes, threaten new attacks
SANAA, Feb 28, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed
Sunday the attempted strikes that targeted the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh
and other regions overnight, threatening more attacks.
“The operation was carried out with a ballistic missile and 15 drones…
targeting sensitive areas in the enemy’s capital of Riyadh,” said Huthi
spokesman Yahya al-Saree, according to the rebels’ Al-Masirah TV channel.
“Our operations will continue and will expand as long as the aggression
and seige on our country continues.”
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