Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia continue. 3 separate explosion sounds were heard
Quick Look
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was targeted with a ballistic missile by the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, and the airport is still not in operation after the attack.
- Saudi Civil Defense activated the early warning system and 3 explosions were reported, the Arab Coalition announced that the missile was destroyed.
- Houthi rumors claimed that the airport and Havis Mushait air base were targeted.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen is carrying out attacks with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles against Saudi Arabia. These attacks continue within the scope of the Yemen civil war and the Iran-Saudi Arabia rivalry.
The repercussions of Saturday's attack on the only operating airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, continue.
There are still no flights at King Khalid International Airport, which was hit by the Iranian-backed Houthi movement in Yemen.
EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS WERE ACTIVE
In the statement made on the social media account of the Saudi Arabian Civil Defense Directorate, it was reported that the early warning system was activated throughout the capital.
Eyewitnesses reported that 3 consecutive explosions were heard in the city after the warning.
The Civil Defense Directorate made a second statement shortly after, stating that "the danger has passed", but did not share details about the nature of the incident.
On the other hand, Arab Coalition Spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki stated in his statement on his social media account that a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis in Yemen to Riyadh was blocked and destroyed.
Houthis: WE TARGETED RIYADH WITH A BALLISTIC MISSILE
Yahya Seri, the military spokesman of the Houthis, claimed in his statement on social media that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was targeted with a ballistic missile in the evening hours today and was hit accurately.
Seri claimed that the Khamis Mushait air base in the south of Saudi Arabia was also targeted.
Stating that flights to Saudi Arabian airports are not safe, Seri warned all airline companies, flight personnel and passengers in the world about the dangers of flights to Saudi Arabian airports.
Seri argued that the airports and airspaces of the holy sites in Mecca and Medina were excluded in this regard.
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have been carrying out attacks with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the capital Riyadh and many other regions in Saudi Arabia for some time.
TRUMP: THE HOUTHI ARE DOING THE WRONG THINGS
US President Trump answered questions from members of the press as he left the White House for his election rally in Ohio.
To a question about the Houthis, who have increased their attacks against Saudi Arabia in recent days, Trump said, "The Houthis are doing wrong things, very wrong. This situation is not good at all." he replied.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Saudi Arabia will strengthen its air defense systems and may plan a counter-attack.
Likely · Within weeks
The Houthi movement may continue attacks against Riyadh and other Saudi cities.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the full damage measure of the attack?
- What is the type and origin of the missile system used by the Houthi movement for such attacks?
- What is the risk of long-term closure of the Saudi airport system?
