On 2026-10-13 the Saudi‑led coalition released a statement urging civilians to leave the Yemen Oil Company’s central station in Sana’a. The coalition said the move was driven by safety concerns for civilians.
The evacuation demand followed an earlier announcement by the same coalition that it would issue a warning message to civilians to evacuate an area in Sana’a, the Yemeni capital.
In reaction to the coalition’s statement, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the spokesperson for the Yemeni armed forces, took to social media to deliver a firm counter‑message. He warned that any aggression against Sana’a would be met with a "hard and painful response" in Riyadh.
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions and potential military operations in the Yemeni capital.
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions and potential military operations in the Yemeni capital.
Both statements were issued on the same date.