Yemen's Houthi Rebels Claim Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia
Summary
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Saudi Aramco sites, while Saudi officials said air defenses destroyed a ballistic missile aimed at the capital. Flight operations were briefly disrupted near King Khalid International Airport after black smoke was seen in a fuel storage area.
Key Points
- Yemen's Houthi rebels said they launched ballistic and cruise missiles and drones at Riyadh and Saudi Aramco structures on the Red Sea coast.
- Saudi officials said a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh was intercepted by air defenses, with no immediate report of casualties or damage.
- Black smoke was seen near King Khalid International Airport, and flight operations were disrupted for a short time.
- The Saudi-led coalition said air defenses also blocked attacks targeting Bish, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu amid rising regional tension and displacement in Yemen.
