Ukraine condemns the attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia that injured civilians, including women and children, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X on 8 September.
“We express our deepest sympathy to those affected and wish the injured a swift and full recovery,” the minister wrote. He said Ukraine was closely monitoring the security situation in the Middle East and reaffirmed its “unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia”. “We stand in solidarity with the Kingdom at this difficult time and remain committed to further strengthening our valued partnership,” Sybiha added.
Ukraine is closely monitoring developments in the security situation in the Middle East.
We strongly condemn the attacks carried out by the Houthi group against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in injuries among civilians, including women and children.
We express our deepest sympathy to those affected and wish the injured a swift and full recovery.
Ukraine reaffirms its unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia. We stand in solidarity with the Kingdom at this difficult time and remain committed to further strengthening our valued partnership.
— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) September 8, 2026
What happened
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said at least 73 people were injured in attacks on the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, Reuters reported, as carried by Khaleej Times. The Saudi energy ministry said several energy facilities in the south were hit, causing fires and temporarily halting some operations.
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the group used ballistic missiles and drones against Aramco facilities in Abha, Najran and Jazan and an air base in Khamis Mushait, according to Al-Monitor. The claims have not been independently verified. Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki called the escalation dangerous and vowed a firm response. Brent crude rose $1 to $98 a barrel after the attacks.
The Houthis have been attacking Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade of the kingdom in July and striking Saudi vessels in the Red Sea.
Background
Gulf security has featured in dialogue between Kyiv and Riyadh before. In a phone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on 7 March 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed threats posed by Iran, stressed Ukraine’s unique experience in countering Shahed-type drones and offered assistance, the Ukrainian presidency said.
