Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched missile and drone attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport for three days in a row, causing deaths and many injuries. Saudi Arabia’s military said its air defenses intercepted some attacks, but the airport remains closed while officials investigate defense failures.Key Facts
- The Houthis attacked Riyadh’s airport with missiles and drones late Monday, after deadly attacks on Saturday and Sunday.
- The missile attacks killed at least 14 people and injured hundreds over three days.
- Saudi air defenses reportedly stopped some attacks, including one near the Khamis Mushait airbase.
- Riyadh’s airport will stay closed until Saturday, and many flights have been canceled.
- Saudi Arabia is investigating why its defenses did not fully stop the missile and drone barrage.
- The Houthis used drones first to weaken defenses, then launched cruise and ballistic missiles, some capable of changing direction mid-flight.
- President Donald Trump criticized the Houthi attacks but did not mention U.S. military action.
- The conflict is hurting Saudi Arabia’s economy and disrupting major events, like an investment conference and a key energy meeting.
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