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RAF Typhoon jets are to fly defensive missions over Saudi cities as Houthi rebels ramp up their attacks

RAF Typhoon jets are to fly defensive missions over Saudi cities as Houthi rebels ramp up their attacks

The deployment marks the most significant military commitment Andy Burnham has authorised since taking office as prime minister. RAF pilots will be tasked with intercepting Houthi missiles and drones directed at Saudi airports and oil facilities. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has made clear the aircraft will not conduct offensive operations against the Iran-backed rebels.

The war has now claimed 19 lives inside Saudi Arabia since September.

A Houthi strike on a Yemeni government training camp killed 73 people.

Houthi strikes on the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz killed two more on Tuesday.

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