The Saudi-led coalition issued evacuation orders Tuesday for civilians near the Yemen Petroleum Company's Al-Sabaha central station in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa ahead of a targeted military operation.

Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki posted the warning on X, including a map of the facility on the western outskirts of the city, and urged people to leave for their safety. The announcement followed his earlier statement that the coalition would issue such alerts before conducting a precision operation.

Explosions were reported in Sanaa shortly after the warning, with Houthi-affiliated media stating that Saudi strikes hit the oil facility along with other targets including fuel storage in Hodeidah and Dhamar provinces. The coalition later confirmed operations against vital assets used by the Houthis.

In response, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree threatened a harsh retaliation against Riyadh if Sanaa was struck and issued counter-warnings for civilians and workers to evacuate Saudi Aramco facilities, including headquarters in Dammam, a Riyadh refinery, and King Khalid International Airport.

The developments mark an escalation in the long-running Yemen conflict. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, have intensified attacks on Saudi airports and oil infrastructure in recent days following their seizure of Red Sea coastal territory last month. Saudi Arabia has conducted strikes against Houthi positions and supports the internationally recognized Yemeni government.

Riyadh's airport remains closed after a deadly Houthi missile strike on Saturday that killed 13 people. The coalition also reported intercepting three drones north of Riyadh on Tuesday.

This latest round of warnings and strikes highlights the spillover effects from broader regional tensions involving the United States and Iran.