# Saudi-led coalition strikes oil facility near Sanaa

- Topic: world
- Source: [france24.com](https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261013-oil-facility-near-yemen-capital-sanaa-hit-by-saudi-arabia-houthis-say)
- Published: 2026-10-13
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261013-oil-facility-near-yemen-capital-sanaa-hit-by-saudi-arabia-houthis-say
- Language: en

## At a glance

- A Saudi-led coalition strike hit an oil facility in Al-Sabaha, located west of Sanaa.
- The attack followed a coalition warning for civilians to evacuate the petroleum site for safety.
- Houthi rebels threatened to retaliate by targeting Saudi airports and Aramco oil infrastructure.
- France has advised its citizens to avoid major Saudi Arabian airports due to rising security risks.

## Sources

- [france24.com](https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261013-oil-facility-near-yemen-capital-sanaa-hit-by-saudi-arabia-houthis-say)

## The story

An oil facility near the Yemeni capital of Sanaa was struck on Tuesday, according to Houthi media reports. The attack on the Yemen Petroleum Company in Al-Sabaha occurred shortly after the Saudi-led coalition issued an evacuation order for civilians in the area. This marks the first time the coalition has ordered evacuations in Sanaa since the conflict escalated again in July.

The Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran, have threatened a severe response to the strike. They warned of potential targets including Riyadh's international airport and Aramco facilities in Saudi Arabia. This escalation follows a recent deadly attack on a Riyadh airport that resulted in at least 13 deaths.

In response to the ongoing instability, several nations have issued travel warnings. The French embassy recently advised its citizens to avoid major airports in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Meanwhile, the Saudi coalition reported intercepting three drones north of Riyadh as tensions continue to rise in the region.

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