ByTZVI JASPER
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Yemen's Houthis could begin targeting bridges in Saudi Arabia as a form of retaliation against airstrikes that the terror group claims were made by the Saudi military, a Sana'a military source told Lebanese outlet Al-Akhbar on Monday.

According to the source, Saudi Arabian airstrikes have targeted Yemeni bridges and other civilian infrastructure while claiming they were missile launch platforms.

"Civilian bridges are not used for military purposes," the source said, calling the Saudi practice "utter bankruptcy."

Smoke rises near buildings in Taiz Governorate, Yemen, following what the Houthi-run health ministry says was a strike on shops at a market, while Yemen's internationally recognised government says its forces targeted a Houthi military camp and vehicles at the same junction, September 27, 2026.
Smoke rises near buildings in Taiz Governorate, Yemen, following what the Houthi-run health ministry says was a strike on shops at a market, while Yemen's internationally recognised government says its forces targeted a Houthi military camp and vehicles at the same junction, September 27, 2026. (credit: Social Media/via REUTERS)

Houthis claim Saudi Arabia struck market in Yemen

On Sunday, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed that an attack against a market at the Mawiya junction in Taiz province was carried out by Saudi Arabia and not Yemen's internationally recognized government.

According to Houthi claims, the attack targeted a market in the city and left more than 50 casualties, including the wounded and the dead.

The Houthis accused the Saudis of "committing a heinous crime against civilians," while they also claimed that the attack was performed by a Saudi F-15 squadron.

Jerusalem Post Staff and Reuters contributed to this report.