The
Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center issued the alert to
protect civilian lives, disclaiming responsibility for any incidents afterward.
This follows Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces launching 'Operation Dawn of
Yemen,' a major offensive with 100 coalition jets targeting Houthi positions
near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, including Dhubab and its airport.
Flight disruptions appeared over Jeddah and Riyadh, while ground reports noted Saudi strikes damaging areas near a Sanaa hospital and a school, causing injuries. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense as the long-simmering conflict rapidly heats up.