The Saudi-led coalition announced on Saturday that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis at Riyadh. The missile was launched on Saturday morning, and the coalition's defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed it. The coalition's spokesperson, Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki, stated that the Houthis had attempted to target civilians and civilian facilities in several cities, including Bish, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu.
Earlier on Saturday, the Houthis claimed that they had attacked "sensitive targets" in Riyadh and the Saudi Aramco oil company in Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. The attacks came after hours of hearing explosions in the Saudi capital and a fire at a fuel tank near Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The airport's flight operations were disrupted but later returned to normal.
A fire broke out at a fuel tank belonging to Saudi Aramco near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The incident caused significant disruptions to flight operations, but they were later restored. The Houthi attacks on Saudi cities and facilities have been ongoing, and the coalition has been working to intercept and neutralize the threats.
The Saudi-led coalition has been fighting the Houthis in Yemen for several years. The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering and infrastructure damage. The coalition has been working to restore stability and security in the region and has accused the Houthis of using civilian facilities and populations as shields for their military operations.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region and the need for continued international cooperation to address the threats posed by the Houthis. The Saudi-led coalition has been working with international partners to build its military capabilities and enhance its defenses against ballistic missile attacks.
The Houthi attacks on Saudi cities and facilities have resulted in significant economic and infrastructure damage. The attacks have also caused humanitarian concerns, with many civilians affected by the conflict. The international community has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and an end to the violence.
The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing security challenges in the region and the need for continued international cooperation to address the threats posed by the Houthis. The Saudi-led coalition will continue to work with its international partners to build its military capabilities and enhance its defenses against ballistic missile attacks.
Key points
- The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis at Riyadh on Saturday.
- The Houthis claimed that they had attacked "sensitive targets" in Riyadh and the Saudi Aramco oil company in Yanbu.
- The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region and the need for continued international cooperation to address the threats posed by the Houthis.
