Coalition Forces intercept 3 drones north of Riyadh
RIYADH — Coalition forces intercepted and destroyed on Tuesday three drones north of Riyadh, according to Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.Earlier on Monday, a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh was intercepted, Al-Maliki said. A Houthi attack, involving drones and cruise missiles, was also responded on…
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi militia has warned civilians in Sanaa to evacuate due to intensifying threats and cross-border attacks. Major General Turki Al Malki, a coalition spokesman, announced that civilians would be evacuated from the Sabaha Central Station in Sanaa before a "special operation." Military spokesperson of Ansar Allah, the Houthi militia, claimed they have already issued evacuation warnings to employees and civilians near Aramco facilities.
In a separate development, the coalition reported intercepting and destroying three drones north of Riyadh, amid ongoing attacks attributed to the Iran-backed Houthi militia. The Houthi militias have threatened Saudi airports, military installations, and oil facilities, vowing to attack Riyadh and claiming attacks on King Khalid International Airport.
Saudi authorities have suspended operations at the airport until October 17, affecting international flights. The escalation follows a series of deadly missile and drone attacks on Riyadh's international airport, killing at least 14 people and injuring over 300. The coalition also intercepted a ballistic missile headed towards Riyadh, while residents reported explosions after receiving an aerial threat warning.
Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond to attacks on its territory, and the coalition continues operations against Houthi military positions and missile-launching facilities in Yemen.
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