Saudi Arabia faces more drone, missile attacks after Houthi’s fatal airport strikes
Saudi Arabia said it was dealing with new drone and cruise missile attacks on Monday, posing fresh security threats to the kingdom following the weekend’s deadly strikes on Riyadh airport. “We have detected and are monitoring a threat involving drones and cruise missiles against the kingdom and the threat is being dealt with,” the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported. It cited Defence Ministry…
Saudi Arabia is facing fresh security threats following a series of deadly drone and missile attacks over the weekend, the kingdom's state-run news agency reported. The attacks targeted key airports and oil facilities, killing at least 14 people and wounding hundreds. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam were both shut down as a result.
The attacks come just a week after Saudi-led forces launched a campaign to retake areas held by Houthi militia in Yemen. Saudi officials have vowed a "decisive" response, while the kingdom's Energy Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, emphasized the country's commitment to energy security. The World Petroleum Congress, a major industry event, has been disrupted by the violence, with some executives withdrawing due to safety concerns.
The attacks have raised concerns about the region's security and stability, with the UAE urging a revival of regional security arrangements.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Coalition detects drone, cruise missile threats targeting Saudi Arabia saudigazette.com.sa
- Tensions mount after Houthis strike Saudi Arabia airport in Riyadh, killing 13, injuring hundreds cbsnews.com
- Security footage shows deadly Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport over weekend timesofisrael.com
