Yemen's Houthis Target Airport in Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis reported that they carried out a ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, disrupting air traffic. The Saudi-led coalition announced that the missile was destroyed in mid-air.

Missile Attack on the Airport

Yemen's Houthis stated in an announcement on Wednesday that they targeted King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that this attack caused disruptions to air traffic at the airport.

Intervention by Coalition Forces

The Saudi-backed coalition forces announced that a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward the north of the capital Riyadh was successfully intercepted.

These latest developments led security measures to be raised to the highest level following the increase in regional airstrikes and mutual statements.

Security Warnings from Embassies

The embassies of the United Kingdom and the United States in Riyadh called on their citizens to comply with the instructions of Saudi authorities.

These warnings came following ongoing missile and drone attacks targeting cities, airports, and energy infrastructure.

International Security and Intelligence Developments

Three Iranian men in the United Kingdom went on trial on charges of preparing acts of violence against London-based journalists and a lawyer.

British police also detained a twenty-two-year-old man in connection with a suspected plot targeting the RAF Fairford base.