Riyadh airport partially reopens: Saudi intercepts Houthi ballistic missile, drones
A Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh, claiming to protect the capital. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree described King Khalid International Airport as unsafe for travellers and staff. The airport administration designated terminals for domestic and international flights despite warnings. Additionally, attacks against Yemeni civilian sites by…
The Saudi-led coalition announced on Friday that its air defenses had successfully intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi group towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as reported by Anadolu Ajansi. Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki announced the interception through a statement on the US social media platform X, without divulging specifics about the missile's origin or its intended target.
The coalition, officially named the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, has been engaged in conflict with the Houthi group within Yemen. The recent incident unfolded amid intensifying hostilities between the Houthis and the coalition, which include assaults on Saudi airports and energy facilities. Saudi Arabia has been at the helm of a military coalition backing Yemen's government against the Houthis since 2015. The Houthi group has held sway over the capital, Sanaa, and other regions of Yemen since 2014.
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