Diplomats, students take shelter in Saudi capital as Yemen's Houthis step up attacks
Summary
Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, claiming to have hit the international airport with a missile. Diplomats and students in Riyadh took shelter as explosions were heard, while Turkey decided not to send troops to support Saudi Arabia against the Houthis.Key Facts
- The Houthis, an Iran-backed group from Yemen, claimed a missile attack on Riyadh's international airport.
- Saudi forces said they intercepted two missiles aimed at Riyadh.
- Explosions were heard across Riyadh, causing safety measures for diplomats and international school students.
- At least one school moved students into basements for protection.
- Turkey announced it would not send troops to fight the Houthis despite a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia and Yemeni government forces are trying to stop the Houthis' advance in Yemen.
- Flights at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport faced delays and cancellations after the attack.
- Saudi authorities warned residents not to share unauthorized images or videos related to the missile attacks.
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