Saudi Arabia struck the Al-Barh bridge in southwestern Yemen early on Thursday morning, Ynet reported citing the Houthi-linked news channel Al-Masirah.

Two airstrikes were carried out on the bridge, the reported said, adding that this was the second time Al-Barh had been targeted in the last two days.

Additionally, the Houthis claimed to have shot down a Saudi drone in the eastern Saudi Arabian city of Haradh, Iranian state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported on Wednesday evening.

Saudi planes have carried out 40 airstrikes across Yemen in the last 24 hours, IRIB added.

The strikes come amid escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen.

This is a developing story.