Kaja Kallas says Houthis use "textbook terror tactics" against civilians in Yemen and Saudi Arabia
“The Houthis use textbook terror tactics against civilians in Yemen and Saudi Arabia to sow fear in the region. In the Red Sea, operation Aspides plays a crucial role in protecting shipping against Houthi threats. It has escorted hundreds of vessels to safety and its role is now more in demand.”
— Kaja Kallas, High Representative for Foreign Affairs
Reported October 20, 2026 by bsky.app. Checked word for word against that report.
✦ Summary · October 20, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
In an October 20, 2026 social media post, Kaja Kallas characterized Houthi actions against civilians in Yemen and Saudi Arabia as terror tactics meant to spread fear across the region. She also pointed to Operation Aspides, the naval effort she said shields Red Sea shipping from Houthi threats, noting that it has accompanied hundreds of vessels to safety and that demand for its protection is growing. The post does not identify the specific incidents behind her remarks or name the countries taking part in the operation.
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- bsky.app ↗︎20 OCT 2026