Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missiles Amid Ongoing Conflict
Saudi forces successfully intercepted multiple missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and southern regions as Houthi attacks escalate.
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile and several drones aimed at its capital and southern areas.
Debris from intercepted missiles injured two people and damaged residential properties and vehicles.
The conflict continues to escalate, impacting international flights and humanitarian efforts in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia's military successfully intercepted several missiles and drones launched by Houthi forces on Sunday, as tensions in the region continue to rise. The Saudi-led coalition reported that a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, along with a drone and a cruise missile targeting Khamis Mushait, were destroyed before reaching their targets, resulting in explosions heard across the capital.
The ongoing conflict has seen a significant increase in hostilities, with the coalition confirming the interception of 10 ballistic missiles directed at southern Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Civil Defence agency reported that debris from two destroyed missiles caused injuries to two individuals and damaged three residential buildings and seven vehicles in the affected areas.
Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resumed on Sunday, following a temporary halt after a Houthi attack earlier this month that resulted in 13 fatalities and over 300 injuries. Despite the resumption of flights, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned that the airport remains a military target, urging airlines and travelers to avoid it due to safety concerns.
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for targeting multiple Saudi airports and energy infrastructure, further intensifying the conflict. They have denied any intention to strike the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, labeling Saudi claims as false. Meanwhile, fighting has escalated in Yemen, particularly around the strategic mountain of Jabal Sabr, where Houthi forces are advancing against government troops.
As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the United Nations has raised alarms about the urgent need for aid delivery to the 800,000 people trapped in Taiz. Yemen's government forces reported conducting over 700 operations against Houthi positions, claiming significant casualties among Houthi fighters. The conflict, which has seen a sharp escalation in recent weeks, continues to disrupt daily life in Saudi Arabia and poses challenges for international relations and humanitarian efforts in the region.
