The U.K. has announced the deployment of RAF Typhoon fighter jets to conduct defensive air missions in support of Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities. While the Ministry of Defence stated the jets will operate in a defensive role to protect against drones and missiles, reports indicate that associated refueling support may also cover strikes on Houthi targets.

Rodion Miroshnik reported that one person was killed and five were injured, though these figures have not been independently verified.

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting announced the deployment of RAF Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia in a strictly defensive role to counter reported Houthi missile and drone attacks on the capital and coastal energy sites. The statement, which noted that the aircraft will not conduct offensive strikes, also confirmed the extension of air-to-air refuelling support and the deployment of additional military advisers and transport aircraft.

Ukrainian military officials reported that their forces conducted approximately 1,200 strikes within Russian territory on a daily basis. These figures are based on official claims and have not been independently verified.