Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh
Saudi capital issues first air raid alert since renewed fighting in Yemen
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been targeted by a ballistic missile fired by the Iran-backed Houthis, according to the Saudi-led coalition. The attack occurred early Saturday morning, prompting the Saudi air force to successfully intercept and destroy the missile headed towards the city. The Houthis also allegedly attempted to target civilians and civilian infrastructure in Bisha, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu, but were thwarted by Saudi air defenses.
This marks the first time since Yemen's civil war resumed that an attack has threatened the Saudi capital, causing significant disruption at King Khalid International Airport. US authorities issued a security alert regarding the potential escalation of conflict in the region.
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