Saudi civil defense sounds sirens in Abha and Khamis Mushait after Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia's civil defense activated early-warning sirens in Abha and Khamis Mushait on Monday, alerting residents to a potential Houthi attack.

• Saudi civil defense issued an alert via the national early-warning platform in Abha and Khamis Mushait on Monday, warning of a possible Houthi attack.
• The Civil Defense Directorate called on residents of both cities to comply with safety procedures following the alert.
• Southern Saudi regions, including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, have witnessed a series of attacks in recent days.
• The early-warning alert also covered Najran and Jazan, extending to four southern cities, according to Reuters.
• The warning followed the Houthis announcing missile and drone attacks on Saudi sites.
• Saudi authorities reported that recent Houthi attacks on the four cities injured dozens and targeted oil and economic facilities.
• Saudi civil defense activated an emergency alert in Khamis Mushait and Abha at dawn on Tuesday.
• After earlier warnings for Najran, civil defense declared the danger clear in all areas.