JEDDAH:A raging fire erupted Friday at an oil depot in Jeddah, according to witnesses and video footage, with Yemen's Houthisacknowledging they had launched a series of attacks on the Kingdom.
The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said a Houthi attack targeted an oil distribution station in Jeddah, adding thata fire in two tanks at the oil facility were brought under control, without injuries or casualties reported.
The Coalition also saiddaily life in Jeddah hadnot been affected by theattacks, sayingthe militia's targeting of oil facilities aims to influence global economy and energy security.
Those at the F1 track could see the large black smoke cloud in the distance.
Elsewhere, 蹤獲弝けs air defense forces destroyed sevendrones and a missile launched by the Houthi militia targeting the southern part of the Kingdom, the Coalition said on Friday.
The hostile attempts by the Houthi militia deliberately target civilian areas, energy installations, the Coalition said.
The continued attacks by the Houthis threaten both regional and international security, the Coalition added.
We support the Gulf and international community in achieving successful negotiations with Yemen, the Coalition said.
* With AP
