A Houthi ballistic missile struck Riyadh's airport, causing smoke and damage, according to witnesses. The missile was intercepted by Saudi-led coalition forces. A separate missile hit a kindergarten and a medical complex in Riyadh, with debris causing material damage. Saudi Civil Defense confirmed the incident, stating the missile was launched from Yemen by Houthi militia.
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted three Houthi ballistic missiles fired toward Saudi Arabia, including one aimed at Khamis Mushait. The coalition reported standard procedures were followed in response to the attacks. The Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the strikes, asserting they targeted Saudi infrastructure.
This follows recent attacks on Saudi airports, with casualties reported in both Riyadh and Abha. India condemned the attacks, calling the targeting of civilian infrastructure unacceptable. The incidents highlight ongoing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces in Yemen. The conflict has seen repeated missile exchanges, with both sides accusing each other of escalating hostilities. The latest strikes underscore the continued instability in the region.
