Investigation: Russian Spy Satellites Targeted Attacks in Saudi Arabia

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An investigation by the Associated Press news agency and an intelligence company reveals a match between the activity of Russian spy satellites and dozens of attacks by the Houthis and pro-Iranian militias in Saudi Arabia. According to Israel Hayom, the analysis counted 40 attacks by the Houthis and the pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, and among the targets were Saudi Arabia's main oil pipeline and an air force base where an Italian fighter jet was hit.

According to Behadrei Haredim, a private intelligence company found a 100% match between the movement of dozens of Russian satellites over Saudi Arabia and dozens of missile and drone strikes. A senior Houthi official claimed: "They are benefiting from the information." According to Channel 14, sources in the region claim the information was passed to Iran's proxies through Iranian advisers, and according to Israel Hayom, Saudi sources and Houthi rebels claim Russian and Chinese information was passed to forces on the ground through Iranian advisers.