Saudi authorities confirmed that Houthi rebels in Yemen launched ballistic missiles targeting Saudi airports, with debris from intercepted missiles damaging a kindergarten and a medical complex in Riyadh. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted multiple Houthi missiles, including three fired toward the capital, according to reports from Al Jazeera and Samaa TV. Witnesses in Saudi Arabia reported smoke rising at the airport following the attacks, with Houthi rebels claiming responsibility. The Houthi militia stated they launched the missiles from Yemen, aiming at Riyadh.
Emergency teams responded to the incident in Riyadh after fragments from the intercepted missile struck the two facilities, causing material damage. Saudi Civil Defense confirmed the missile was launched by the Houthi militia and that authorities followed standard procedures. The attacks have raised concerns among regional allies, with India condemning the targeting of civilian infrastructure as unacceptable.
This follows a pattern of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, with one Palestinian killed or wounded in Gaza every 90 minutes since the ceasefire. The Saudi-led coalition has been actively intercepting Houthi missiles, including those aimed at Khamis Mushait. The ongoing conflict in Yemen continues to escalate, with attacks on Saudi territory drawing international attention and condemnation.
