Houthis launch third consecutive missile attack on Riyadh, Saudi forces intercept ballistic missile
Saudi forces intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh
In Brief
- •Saudi forces intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh
- •The Houthis also launched missiles toward Khamis Mushait and a drone toward a military airbase
- •King Khalid International Airport remains closed after previous attacks that killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300
- •The attacks are part of the ongoing conflict between Houthis and the Saudi‑led coalition in Yemen
- •Saudi Energy Minister said the attacks test the kingdom’s resilience and Vision 2030 must continue
Why It Matters
The repeated missile strikes on Riyadh’s key airport and surrounding infrastructure threaten Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector and could disrupt international travel and commerce, impacting the kingdom’s Vision 2030 economic diversification plans. The attacks also heighten regional security tensions, underscoring the volatility of the Yemen conflict and its spill‑over effects on neighboring Gulf states.
Key Details
- Intercepted Missiles
- 1 ballistic missile to Riyadh, 2 to Khamis Mushait
- Targeted Airport
- King Khalid International Airport
- Casualties from recent attacks
- at least 14 people killed, over 300 wounded
- Airport Closure
- King Khalid International Airport closed until Saturday
- Drone Launch
- 1 drone to military airbase at Khamis Mushait
- Defence Inquiry
- Saudi investigation into air defence failures
Context & Background
The attacks occur amid the ongoing conflict between the Houthi movement, which controls large parts of Yemen, and the Saudi‑led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government. The Houthis have increasingly targeted Saudi infrastructure, including airports and oil facilities, as part of their campaign against the coalition.
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