Three separate explosions were heard in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, following an attack warning.
Quick Look
- Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense Directorate reported that the early warning system was activated in the capital Riyadh.
- Common witnesses reported hearing three consecutive explosions.
- Civil Defense later announced that the danger was over.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are carrying out attacks with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the capital Riyadh and other regions in Saudi Arabia.
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, in his statement on the social media platform of US-based company X, stated 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 the Houthis may launch a counter-attack against their targets.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What is the type of system used to destroy the missile?
- What are the exact time and coordinates of the attack?
- What is the missile model used by the Houthis to carry out this attack?
