Houthi media says Saudi Arabia hit oil facility near Sanaa

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On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Houthi media reported that Saudi Arabia had struck an oil facility near Sanaa owned by the Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC). Prior to the strike, the Saudi-led coalition had warned civilians to evacuate the site due to recent deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. In response to the evacuation order and subsequent explosion, YPC issued a statement assuring that no petroleum products were present at Al-Sabaha and that fuel stocks were secure in other locations.
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On October 13, 2026, Houthi media reported that Saudi Arabia had struck an oil facility near Sanaa, Yemen's capital, after civilians were ordered to evacuate by the Saudi-led coalition due to recent deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. An AFP correspondent in Sanaa heard an explosion and confirmed that Al-Masirah TV stated “Saudi aggression targets the oil company in Al-Sabaha, west of Sanaa.” The Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) issued a statement saying its facilities did not contain any stock of petroleum products and therefore the strike would not affect fuel supplies. Meanwhile, the Houthis threatened to retaliate by targeting Riyadh’s international airport, a refinery, and an Aramco facility in Dammam if Saudi Arabia continued its attacks.

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📰 Houthis Claim Attacks On Saudi Targets Near Sanaa
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AFP. (2026, October 13). Houthi media says Saudi Arabia hit oil facility near Sanaa. The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/houthi-media-says-saudi-arabia-hit-oil-facility-near-sanaa/article71580863.ece

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🔮 Swiftly responding to the earlier coalition warning, the Houthis had issued a threat to target Riyadh’s international airport, a refinery, and an Aramco facility in Dammam if the strike went ahead. “The Yemeni Armed Forces urge all citizens to immediately evacuate and move away from targets that our forces will strike should the Saudi enemy target,” military spokesman Yahya Saree wrote on X, identifying the three targets.
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🔮 But the YPC sought to reassure the public, saying it had taken all necessary precautions in the event of an “emergency” to “meet people’s needs.” “Al-Sabaha facilities currently do not contain any stock of petroleum products, and therefore, targeting them will not affect fuel stock or supply chains,” it said in a statement.
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Sanaa GPE · 4× Houthi NORP · 3× Saudi NORP · 3× AFP ORG · 2× Al-Sabaha GPE · 2× Saudi Arabia GPE · 2× YPC ORG · 2× Al-Masirah TV ORG · 1× Houthis NORP · 1× the Yemen Petroleum Company ORG · 1×

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But the YPC sought to reassure the public, saying it had taken all necessary precautions in the event of an “emergency” to “meet people’s needs.” “Al-Sabaha facilities currently do not contain any stock of petroleum products, and therefore, targeting them will not affect fuel stock or supply chains,” it said in a statement.
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🔮 But the YPC sought to reassure the public, saying it had taken all necessary precautions in the event of an “emergency” to “meet people’s needs.” “Al-Sabaha facilities currently do not contain any stock of petroleum products, and therefore, targeting them will not affect fuel stock or supply chains,” it said in a statement.
2026-10-13 · The Hindu
Houthi media says Saudi Arabia hit oil facility near Sanaa · assertive framing

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Houthi media reported that Saudi Arabia struck an oil facility near Sanaa on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), after the Saudi-led coalition ordered civilians to evacuate the site. asserted
coalition → report → site
An AFP correspondent in Sanaa reported hearing an explosion, while a breaking news alert on the Houthis’ Al-Masirah TV said “Saudi aggression targets the oil company in Al-Sabaha, west of Sanaa”. asserted
aggression → report → Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition had earlier warned civilians to evacuate the Al-Sabaha station near the Houthi-held capital, which belongs to the Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC), following a spate of deadly Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, particularly on Riyadh airport. asserted
which → lead → airport
Following the warning, AFP’s correspondent reported that many civilians rushed to queue at fuel stations in Sanaa, fearing shortages. asserted
civilians → follow → shortages
But the YPC sought to reassure the public, saying it had taken all necessary precautions in the event of an “emergency” to “meet people’s needs.” “Al-Sabaha facilities currently do not contain any stock of petroleum products, and therefore, targeting them will not affect fuel stock or supply chains,” it said in a statement. asserted
it → seek → statement
Stocks for consumption are “available in safe facilities and locations, and in sufficient quantities” to meet demand for long periods. asserted
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