The operation aims to destroy specific Houthi capabilities and is a response to a threat RIYADH: The Arab coalition announced the start of a military operation against Houthi targets on Wednesday. The operation aims to destroy specific Houthi capabilities and is a response to a threat, the coalition added. The coalition will hold a news conference on the operation against the targets soon, Al-Ekhbariya TV channel said. Last week, the coalition intercepted missiles fired by the Houthis targeting Riyadh.