Successive explosions after warning in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have been carrying out ballistic missile and UAV attacks on the capital Riyadh and many other regions in Saudi Arabia for some time.

In the statement made on the account of the Saudi Arabian Civil Defense Directorate on the X social media platform, it was reported that the early warning system was activated throughout the capital. The institution also shared an informational message containing the security instructions that citizens should follow at the time of warning.

According to information obtained from eyewitnesses, 4 explosions were heard in Riyadh after the warning.

In the statement made shortly after by the Civil Defense Directorate, it was noted that the danger had passed.

"DO NOT APPROACH FOREIGN OBJECTS" MESSAGE ON MOBILE PHONES

A second notification was sent to mobile phone users in Riyadh, warning them that the threat had passed and that they should stay away from possible hit points and not approach any foreign objects in the environment.

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.