Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles
Summary
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted three ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthis toward Saudi cities, including Riyadh and Khamis Mushait. The Houthis claimed one missile hit King Khalid International Airport, causing damage and disrupting flights, while fighting continues in Yemen with increasing displacement of civilians.Key Facts
- The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed two missiles aimed at Riyadh and one missile toward Khamis Mushait.
- Debris from one intercepted missile damaged a kindergarten and medical clinic in Riyadh, with no casualty information reported.
- The Houthis claimed a missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, reportedly damaging the airport and halting flights.
- Witnesses heard explosions in Riyadh, including at the airport, but independent confirmation is not yet available.
- The Houthis have warned that any aircraft flying over most of Saudi airspace, except above holy cities, are targets.
- Saudi airports, including Abha and King Khalid, were attacked by the Houthis on previous days, causing civilian casualties and injuries.
- Fighting in Yemen has intensified around Taiz governorate, with government forces and Houthis battling for control of key rural areas and supply routes.
- Over 200,000 people have been displaced due to the recent escalation of conflict in Yemen, according to the International Organization for Migration.
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