Yemen’s Armed Forces announced a military operation on Friday targeting Saudi military deployments, weapons and Saudi-backed boats in the western coastal area of Al-Mokha.

In a statement the Armed Forces said that the operation involved a large number of ballistic missiles, confirming that the strikes were accurate and resulted in dozens of casualties among the targeted forces, as well as the destruction of boats and weapons.

It stated that the Yemeni Armed Forces would continue targeting Saudi military deployments “wherever they are.”

The operation comes amid heightened tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, with the Yemeni Armed Forces repeatedly warning that Saudi military movements and buildups will be met with direct retaliation.

Sana'a has framed its recent military actions as part of a broader strategy aimed at deterring further Saudi escalation and pressuring Riyadh to end its blockade and military campaign.

The latest operation also follows a series of Yemeni strikes targeting Saudi military positions and concentrations, as well as maritime measures against Saudi-linked shipping.

Yemeni authorities have said they will continue monitoring Saudi military activity and respond to preparations for further attacks, while maintaining the blockade-for-blockade and escalation-for-escalation equation.