Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a spot advisory in response to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia from Yemen.
On October 4 and 5, the Houthis issued statements claiming attacks on energy-related facilities in locations across Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh. On October 5, Yemen’s internationally recognized government also announced the launch of a military operation aimed at retaking areas under Houthi control.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and fighting within Yemen may continue. The outlook remains uncertain, and if the situation deteriorates further, airspace closures, flight cancellations and delays, and other disruptions could occur without notice.
Japan has issued a Level 3 travel advisory (Avoid All Travel) for the border area in southern Saudi Arabia with Yemen, in light of the possibility of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges people not to travel to the area for any purpose. A Level 4 travel advisory (Evacuate and Avoid All Travel) has also been issued for all of Yemen. People are similarly urged not to travel to Yemen for any purpose, and those already in the country are urged to evacuate immediately.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges people staying in or planning future visits to Saudi Arabia to check travel advisories and alerts, and to obtain the latest information, including flight information, from multiple sources. Those staying locally are urged to ensure their own safety by following warnings and evacuation instructions from local authorities and by avoiding oil-related facilities, military installations, and similar sites.
The ministry also urges people to strictly refrain from taking photographs or videos of military facilities, sites damaged by attacks, and similar locations, even from a distance, as doing so may be subject to enforcement action by local authorities.
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