Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh after Houthis' deadly attacks on airports
Multiple explosions were heard in Saudi capital Riyadh amid ongoing Houthi attacks on airports. Three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh's King Khalid international airports. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attacks. The Saudi-led coalition is investigating how its air defenses failed to intercept missiles and drones.
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- ✓ Three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh's King Khalid international airports.
- ✓ The Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attacks on Saudi airports.
- ✓ The Saudi-led coalition is investigating how its air defenses failed to intercept missiles and drones.
- ✓ The attacks on Riyadh's airport resulted in the closure of the airport and suspension of flights.
What changed
New explosions were reported in Riyadh as the Houthis claimed fresh attacks on the city's airport.
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Explosions hit Riyadh as Houthis claim attacks on Saudi airports
Multiple explosions were heard in Saudi capital Riyadh amid ongoing Houthi attacks on airports. Three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh's King Khalid international airports. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attacks. The Saudi-led coalition is investigating how its air defenses failed to intercept missiles and drones.
Why it matters
The attacks are part of an escalation in the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Houthis have been launching multiple strikes on Saudi airports and military facilities. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and raised fears of intensifying violence.
What is confirmed
- Three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh's King Khalid international airports.
- The Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attacks on Saudi airports.
- The Saudi-led coalition is investigating how its air defenses failed to intercept missiles and drones.
- The attacks on Riyadh's airport resulted in the closure of the airport and suspension of flights.
Still unconfirmed
- The US may join Saudi military operations against the Houthis.
What to watch next
- Saudi Arabia's response to the Houthi attacks
- Further escalation of violence in the region
- Investigation into air defense system failures
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (25)
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- Reuters — Houthis attack Aden airport as fighting intensifies in Yemen
- Bloomberg.com — Houthis Kill Three in Attacks on Two Airports in Saudi Arabia
- Al Jazeera — Yemen war live: Yemeni forces claim key heights as Houthi attacks go on
- www.france24.com — Saudi Arabia strikes back after deadly Houthi attacks on ...
- France 24 — Saudi Arabia says it will retaliate after deadly Houthi attacks on airports
- dw.com — Yemen's Houthis claim strike on Riyadh airport, three killed
- Yahoo — Diplomats, schools in Saudi take safety measures after blasts heard: sources to AFP
- AP News — Israel says British Consulate in east Jerusalem has ceased to function and 20 diplomats will leave
- The New York Times — Blasts Rattle Riyadh as Saudi Arabia Hit By Deadliest Houthi Attacks So Far
- NBC News — Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuation
- www.ksat.com — Saudi authorities say 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport
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