Yemen Ministry of Telecommunications reports 902 sites disabled by Saudi airstrikes

The Yemeni Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology has announced that 902 telecommunications sites and stations have been taken out of service due to airstrikes conducted by Saudi aircraft. According to a ministry statement, the escalation began in the first week of August 2026 and has targeted stations, towers, and networks across various Yemeni provinces.

The ministry reported that the telecommunications and postal sectors have faced continuous targeting for over 11 years. Through the end of 2025, the sector recorded more than 2,764 airstrikes, resulting in the deaths of 80 personnel and the total or partial destruction of over 1,104 facilities.

The ministry emphasized that the telecommunications sector is a civilian service essential for hospitals, educational institutions, humanitarian relief teams, and economic activities. It held Saudi Arabia responsible for the damage to infrastructure and the resulting humanitarian consequences, calling on the international community and the International Telecommunication Union to address the situation.