Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital
Summary
Yemen’s Houthis said they attacked sensitive sites in Riyadh with missiles and drones after flames and thick smoke were seen near the Saudi capital’s main airport. Saudi air defenses said they intercepted a missile, while the UN Security Council condemned the continuing attacks on the kingdom.
Key Points
- Yemen’s Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on sensitive sites in Riyadh and an Aramco facility in Yanbu.
- Saudi Arabia said its air defenses destroyed a missile aimed at Riyadh and foiled other attacks on civilian targets.
- Flames and a large plume of smoke were seen near Riyadh’s main airport, prompting overnight alerts in the capital and nearby Al-Kharj.
- The UN Security Council condemned the continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, while U.S. and regional officials warned of wider security risks.
