Italian Eurofighter damaged in attack on Saudi Arabia's Ta’if air base

Eurofighter F-2000 Ta’if air base Task Force Air – Arabia Houthi attacks Guido Crosetto

An Italian Eurofighter F-2000 aircraft was damaged during an attack on the Ta’if air base in Saudi Arabia. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed the incident, noting that the aircraft was located in a non-central area of the base at the time of the strike.

No Italian military personnel were injured, and no other Italian vehicles or infrastructure were damaged. The aircraft is reported to be damaged but not necessarily destroyed or irreparable. The incident occurred while the Italian contingent, known as Task Force Air – Arabia, was deployed to support the air defense of partner countries in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. This contingent consists of approximately 300 personnel and includes Eurofighter jets, an E-550A CAEW, and a C-130J/KC-130J.

In response to the strike, Houthi officials in Yemen stated they are not at war with Italy but questioned the presence of Italian aircraft supporting Saudi Arabia. The incident has prompted calls from Italian political opposition for the government to clarify the specific mandate under which these forces are deployed in the region.

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Guido Crosetto · Houthi · Italian Air Force · Italy · Saudi Arabia · Task Force Air – Arabia · Ta’if Air Base

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Italian contingent, known as Task Force Air – Arabia, includes approximately 300 personnel, Eurofighter F-2000A jets, an E-550A CAEW, and a C-130J/KC-130J. avioblog.it · www.infokuryr.cz
[● 5 SOURCES] No Italian military personnel were injured during the attack. www.infokuryr.cz · metropolitanmagazine.it · avioblog.it · www.truciolisavonesi.it · www.laverita.info
[● 5 SOURCES] An Italian F-2000 Eurofighter was hit while located in a non-central area of the Ta’if air base in Saudi Arabia. www.infokuryr.cz · www.truciolisavonesi.it · avioblog.it · www.laverita.info · metropolitanmagazine.it
[● 5 SOURCES] No other Italian vehicles or infrastructure were damaged in the incident. www.infokuryr.cz · avioblog.it · www.truciolisavonesi.it · www.laverita.info · metropolitanmagazine.it
[● 2 SOURCES] A Houthi official stated that they are not at war with Italy but questioned the presence of Italian aircraft in Saudi Arabia. metropolitanmagazine.it · www.dentrosalerno.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The damaged F-2000 aircraft is reported to be damaged but not necessarily destroyed or irreparable. www.truciolisavonesi.it · www.infokuryr.cz