Saudi–Houthi exchange claims Airstrikes and interceptions

Oct 2

CCTV reports October 2 Houthi claims that Saudi Arabia carried out more than 90 airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas over the preceding 24 hours, causing casualties. It also reports the Saudi-led coalition's claim of intercepting several Houthi missiles that day. U.S. media, citing U.S. officials on October 2, report Saudi and Yemeni government plans for large strikes in coming days and that the United States refused to participate. The claims are attributed, and planned attacks are not represented as executed.

On October 2, Houthis claim over 90 Saudi airstrikes on their areas during the preceding 24 hours and resulting casualties, while the Saudi-led coalition claims to have intercepted several Houthi missiles that day. CCTV also cites U.S. media reporting Saudi/Yemeni plans for further large strikes and U.S. refusal to participate. This is an attributed escalation-claims round; planned attacks and strike totals are not independently established.