'Danger alert' issued in Saudi Arabia

In the written statement made by the Civil Defense Directorate on the social media platform of the US-based company X, it was stated that a danger warning was given through the National Emergency Early Warning Platform in the cities of Dammam, Ahsa and Bukayk.

In the statement, people who received the warning message were asked to remain calm and comply with the instructions of the official authorities.

In the statement, it was called to move to a safe room, especially away from windows, and not to leave the building until the danger is eliminated, and it was emphasized that citizens who are outside should enter the nearest building or take cover behind a protected barrier.

In another statement made shortly after by the Civil Defense Directorate, it was stated that the danger was over.

While the conflicts between government forces and the Houthis in Yemen have increased recently, the Iranian-backed Houthis are targeting Saudi Arabia, which they hold responsible for the attacks against them, with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Military areas and infrastructure facilities in the region are occasionally targeted with UAVs and ballistic missiles launched from the Yemen border.

Yemen is the scene of a civil war that started after the Iran-backed Houthis took control of the capital Sanaa and some provinces in September 2014.

The Arab Coalition led by Saudi Arabia has been supporting the Yemeni government, which is recognized by the international community, since March 2015.