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Civil Defense issues early warning alert in Khamis Mushait

Saudi Civil Defense has activated the National Early Warning Platform in Khamis Mushait, urging residents to follow safety instructions and remain indoors.

Civil Defense issues early warning alert in Khamis Mushait

Saudi Civil Defense has announced that the threat to Khamis Mushait has passed following an alert issued through the National Early Warning Platform, according to Ajel English.

Separately, Middle East Eye reports that Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated the group targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile and the Khamis Mushait air base with a drone on Monday. The Houthi statement claimed the strike on the airport was precise and the drone hit the air base directly. The group also issued a warning to international airlines regarding the safety of operating flights to Saudi airports, excluding the airspace of Makkah and Madinah.

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