Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
An air attack set a fuel depot ablaze at an airport in the Saudi capital, sending plumes of smoke into the sky after air raid alerts sounded across the city. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for targeting Riyadh with ballistic missiles and a drone strike. The Saudi-led coalition announced that defense forces intercepted a missile fired at the capital. Meanwhile, Pakistan pressed Iran over energy supplies as explosions put the Saudi capital on edge amid the ongoing regional conflict.
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- ✓ Smoke and flames were seen near the airport in the Saudi capital after air raid alerts sounded.
- ✓ Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks targeting Riyadh.
- ✓ The Saudi-led coalition stated that defense forces intercepted a Houthi missile fired at the capital.
- ✓ Saudi Arabia confirmed that Houthi rebels attempted to attack its capital with a ballistic missile.
What changed
Yemeni Houthi rebels launched a coordinated ballistic missile and drone attack targeting Riyadh, prompting interceptions and a fuel depot fire near the airport.
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Houthis Target Riyadh with Ballistic Missiles and Drones
An air attack set a fuel depot ablaze at an airport in the Saudi capital, sending plumes of smoke into the sky after air raid alerts sounded across the city. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for targeting Riyadh with ballistic missiles and a drone strike. The Saudi-led coalition announced that defense forces intercepted a missile fired at the capital. Meanwhile, Pakistan pressed Iran over energy supplies as explosions put the Saudi capital on edge amid the ongoing regional conflict.
Why it matters
The escalation places renewed pressure on Saudi infrastructure and highlights the cross-border reach of Yemen's Houthi movement. Air defenses continue to face incoming projectiles aimed at key urban centers and transport hubs. The incident also intersects with broader diplomatic efforts involving regional states regarding energy supplies.
What is confirmed
- Smoke and flames were seen near the airport in the Saudi capital after air raid alerts sounded.
- Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks targeting Riyadh.
- The Saudi-led coalition stated that defense forces intercepted a Houthi missile fired at the capital.
- Saudi Arabia confirmed that Houthi rebels attempted to attack its capital with a ballistic missile.
Still unconfirmed
- An air attack specifically set a fuel depot ablaze at the airport in the Saudi capital.
What to watch next
- Official casualty reports or damage assessments from Saudi authorities
- Further statements from the Saudi-led coalition regarding intercepted projectiles
- Developments in regional diplomatic talks involving Pakistan and Iran
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (9)
- bbc.com — Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital
- The New York Times — Reported Explosions Put Saudi Capital on Edge Amid Conflict With Houthis
- WSJ — Air Attack Sets Fuel Depot Ablaze at Airport in Saudi Capital
- CNBC — Flames reported near Saudi capital airport as Pakistan presses Iran over energy supplies
- KSL News — Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital
- Al Jazeera — Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh
- AP News — Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile
- news.sky.com — Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi Arabia's capital after smoke seen rising near airport
- NPR — Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
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