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The conflict between the Huthi militia and the Saudi-supported government in Yemen continues to escalate, with the Huthi alleging yet another attack on Saudi Arabia. According to their military spokesman, Jahja Sari, the Huthi launched a ballistic missile at King Chalid International Airport in Riyadh. Saudi sources claim several shots were deflected, with two fired at Riyadh and another at Chamis Muschait in the southwest.

Eye witnesses reported four consecutive explosions in Riyadh to Deutsche Presse-Agentur. The Saudi Civil Defense reported damage to a kindergarten and clinic complex in Riyadh from falling debris. Saudi airports received warnings that Huthi rockets could target their facilities. The Huthi have previously claimed attacks on Saudi state oil company Aramco facilities.

Airlines were again urged by the Huthi to halt flights to Saudi Arabia, except those to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Saudi Arabia continues to blame the Huthi for attacks on civilian targets and retaliates with airstrikes on Huthi positions in Yemen. Saudi aviation authorities report attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports on Tuesday and Wednesday, killing three people.

The Huthi claim responsibility for both incidents. Meanwhile, Al-Masirah, a Huthi-affiliated TV channel, reported Saudi airstrikes on Hudaida's airport and other areas. Local residents told dpa of intense explosions and smoke near the Hudaida harbor. No immediate statement from Saudi Arabia followed the Hudaida airstrikes. The Yemeni civil war reignited in the summer amid the Iran conflict.

The Huthi and Saudi-backed government have been battling since then, with Saudi Arabia conducting airstrikes in neighboring countries. The Yemeni government recently announced a large-scale offensive to reclaim all areas under Huthi control. The Huthi recently gained strategic territory.