Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as Houthi attacks continue

Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles and drones over its capital, Riyadh, and southern regions, according to the Saudi-led coalition. Coalition spokesman Major-General Turki al-Maliki reported that forces destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at the capital, as well as a drone in the Riyadh area and a cruise missile targeting the southwestern city of Khamis Mushait. The coalition also intercepted 10 ballistic missiles fired toward southern Saudi Arabia.

The attacks caused injuries and damage. The Saudi Civil Defence agency stated that debris from two intercepted missiles in Khamis Mushait and Ahad Rafidah resulted in two injuries, with shrapnel damaging three residential buildings and seven vehicles. Operations at Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport resumed after being halted following a Houthi attack on October 10 that killed 13 people and wounded over 300.

International flights resumed from Terminal 2 at King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, while Terminal 1 was designated for domestic flights. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned that the airport remains a “military target” and urged airlines and travelers to avoid using it. The Houthis claimed they targeted three Saudi airports, including one in Riyadh, energy installations, a pipeline, and an airbase.

The Saudi civil defence agency also reported responding to falling debris in the Mecca and Medina regions after intercepting two Houthi missiles. The Houthis denied targeting the holy cities, calling the Saudi claim a “huge lie.” In Yemen, the Houthis advanced on Jabal Sabr, a strategic mountain overlooking Taiz, which has become a focal point of the conflict.

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