Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit

The Iran-aligned Houthi movement vowed on Wednesday to continue attacking airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. The group claimed to have launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran, an Aramco refinery in Riyadh, and King Khalid International Airport. The Houthis stated these strikes were retaliation for Saudi backing of Yemeni government forces and strikes on rebel-held areas of Yemen.

The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a ballistic missile fired toward Riyadh on Wednesday, which coincided with loud booms heard in the capital. According to The Vibes, Saudi civil defence issued air raid alerts in Riyadh and Kharj province, though no immediate reports of casualties or damage were confirmed for this specific incident.

The escalation follows a week of increased strikes on Saudi Arabia. Middle East Eye reported that Saturday's strikes on the Riyadh airport killed 13 people and wounded hundreds, while The Vibes reported that earlier attacks on the same airport killed 17 people and injured more than 300. In response to the situation, the Houthis urged international shipping companies, workers, and civilians to evacuate these locations, declaring them legitimate military targets.

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