Houthi Missiles and Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia's Capital

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

Yemeni Houthis launched drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting Riyadh and energy facilities on the Red Sea coast.

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Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen announced that they carried out drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh and energy facilities on the Red Sea coast.

Air Defense Systems Activated in Riyadh

Saudi officials reported that a ballistic missile fired at the capital Riyadh was destroyed in mid-air by air defense systems.

Smoke Rose Near the International Airport

Black smoke was seen rising from the fuel storage area near the capital's international airport, and temporary disruptions occurred in flights.

Targets in Various Cities Intercepted

The spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition stated that attack attempts targeting civilian locations in Bisha, Taif, Jazan, and Yanbu were also intercepted by air defense systems.

Statement and Rationale from Houthi Spokesperson

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced that Aramco facilities in Riyadh and Yanbu were targeted in retaliation for the airstrikes on Sanaa.