# Saudi Arabia fends off Houthi strikes amid Russian satellite questions

Al Jazeera examines whether the Houthis are using Russian satellite support while Saudi Arabia defends against attacks. The question raises concerns about external assistance to Houthi targeting and wider regional escalation.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/31/are-houthis-using-russian-satellites-as-saudi-arabia-faces-hits?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:08:30 +0000