Houthis claim new strike on Saudi airport after 3 killed

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have carried out a missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Thursday, resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries. This marks the third time this week the group has alleged striking the airport. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated the attack was highly accurate, disrupting airport operations.

Earlier, the Saudi-backed Yemeni government announced a large-scale counteroffensive against the Houthis, who are vying for control over more territory. Meanwhile, the rebels have warned international airlines to cease using Saudi airspace. Saree reiterated the warning, urging airlines to halt flights through the region.

According to the UN, over 200,000 people have been displaced within Yemen due to the conflict. Recently, Yemeni authorities asserted they had pushed Houthis from key areas along the Red Sea coast and near the port city of Mocha. The coalition reported destroying 82 Houthi targets, including missile sites, command centers, and depots, though independent verification was lacking. The Houthis destroyed unspecified targets during the attack.