Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 attacks in 24 hours

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   Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of 26 Attacks in 24 Hours

   Houthi forces accused Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes over a 24-hour period amid an escalation in fighting between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi authorities. The accusation follows rare air-raid alerts and missile defense interceptions over the Saudi capital of Riyadh and near Mecca, Islam's holiest city. Witnesses reported flames and smoke near the Riyadh airport. Saudi civil defense initially warned of potential danger in several areas before lifting the alerts and sending an all-clear notice.

   Why it matters

   The recent exchange marks a severe escalation in the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia. Aerial threats targeted key locations including Riyadh and Mecca, prompting the kingdom to issue rare air-raid alerts for its capital. These developments heighten security concerns across the region and the Red Sea corridor as hostilities intensify.

   What is confirmed

   • Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours.
   • Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi drone near Mecca.
   • Saudi Arabia issued rare air-raid alerts for Riyadh following drone and missile attacks.
   • The Saudi-led coalition stated its defenses intercepted a Houthi missile fired at Riyadh.
   • Saudi Civil Defense lifted warnings of potential danger and sent an all-clear notice.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Flames and smoke were seen near the Riyadh airport following the attacks.

   What to watch next

   • Further official statements from the Saudi-led coalition on damage or casualties
   • Additional Houthi claims regarding military strikes or cross-border projectiles
   • Updates on security measures in Riyadh and Mecca
   Sources used for this update (12)

   1. CNN — Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi drone near Mecca, Islam’s holiest city
   2. Al Jazeera — Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours
   3. Reuters — Saudi Civil Defense lifts warnings of potential danger in several areas
   4. BBC — Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
   5. Bloomberg.com — Saudi Arabia Issues Rare Air-Raid Alerts for Riyadh After Drone Attacks
   6. Haaretz — Live Updates Saudi Arabia Sounds Alarm in Capital City Riyadh
   7. The Hill — Saudi Arabia issues alerts across the country for aerial threat, and other Mideast developments
   8. Reuters — Saudi civil defence sends all-clear after alerts issued for capital Riyadh
   9. www.aljazeera.com — Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh
   10. www.cnbc.com — Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital
   11. www.headline.co.id — Konflik Yaman Memanas, Houthi Klaim Saudi Lancarkan 26 Serangan dalam 24 Jam
   12. thestandard.co — กลุ่มฮูตียิงขีปนาวุธ-โดรน โจมตีเมืองหลวงซาอุดีอาระเบีย เรา ...
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