UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 12:32 · Archive
Britain is deploying Royal Air Force jets to conduct defensive air patrols over Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks.
Britain announced on Tuesday that it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia to include defensive air patrols by Royal Air Force Typhoon jets. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the jets will conduct counter-air operations to protect Saudi cities, civilian populations and critical infrastructure from Houthi attack, though he stated the British planes will not strike Houthi targets themselves.
The UK will also send a military transport plane and an unspecified number of military advisers to Saudi Arabia. The announcement follows Britain's decision last month to offer in-air refueling of Saudi planes operating against the Iran-backed rebels, a mission now being extended for another 90 days.
The conflict between the Houthis and Yemen's Saudi-backed government has reignited in recent weeks, with the Houthis conducting missile and drone strikes against Saudi Arabia.
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- The UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis to include 'defensive' air patrolsBritain says it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets.News4Jax · 20 Oct, 11:59
- The UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis to include 'defensive' air patrolsBritain says it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets.Clickorlando · 20 Oct, 11:59
In this story: United Kingdom · Saudi Arabia · Houthis · Yemen · Wes Streeting · Royal Air Force
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