War in the Middle East: Houthi militia claims attacks in Saudi Arabia
Since the new escalation in the Yemen war, Saudi Arabia has repeatedly come under fire from the southern neighboring country. Eyewitnesses report a fire at Riyadh's international airport.
The Houthi militia, supported by Iran, has claimed responsibility for attacks in Saudi Arabia, including in the capital Riyadh. The group said it launched dozens of ballistic missiles and drones at "sensitive targets" in Riyadh and facilities of the Saudi oil company Aramco in the port city of Yanbu, causing several major fires.
The attacks were reportedly in response to over 700 Saudi airstrikes in Yemen, where the Houthis are fighting the internationally recognized government supported by Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have also gained control of the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait, and the Yemeni army has reported foiling an infiltration attempt by the militia in the province of Marib, killing 12 Houthi fighters.
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