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'Danger alarm' issued in Riyadh: 3 separate explosions were heard

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Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense Directorate reported that the early warning system was activated in Riyadh.
Eyewitnesses reported that 3 explosions were heard after the warning.
Arab Coalition Spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki announced that a ballistic missile directed against Riyadh by the Houthis in Yemen was destroyed.

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Why It Matters

The Houthis in Yemen, with the support of Iran, are launching attacks against Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. These attacks continue as part of the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

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In the statement made on the social media platform 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 platform that a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis in Yemen to Riyadh was blocked and destroyed.

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.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Saudi Arabia will strengthen its air defense systems and measures against attacks by the Houthis may be increased.
Likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

Where exactly was the missile made?
What technology does the defense system work with?
Whether the attack caused any other harm or injuries