Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia. Egypt’s National Defense Council agreed to provide all possible support for Saudi security, while fighting in Yemen and Saudi Arabia killed at least 19 people, according to the report.

Houthi missiles struck near Aden’s al-Maashiq presidential palace, killing five and wounding 16, according to Yemeni officials. The next day, two missiles landed at Aden International Airport without reported casualties.

The UN Security Council discussed escalating fighting as Government forces launched an offensive against the Houthis. The UN said at least 46 civilians were killed, more than 130 injured and over 200,000 displaced since the latest escalation began.

Houthi forces appeared to advance toward Taiz while firing a missile and an explosive at Aden airport; the explosive hit before a Cairo flight, which was diverted to Jeddah. Saudi authorities later said attacks killed three people and wounded 36.

UNHCR reported at least 3,700 refugees crossed from Yemen into Djibouti since September 10 and is preparing to assist another 10,000 people who have not yet crossed. The article adds that most arrivals in Obock are women, children and older people, while the conflict is also raising regional shipping costs.