The Saudi-led coalition announced early Monday, October 26, that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels towards the capital, Riyadh. The incident marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Earlier, Saudi state television had reported a civil defense warning for a potential threat in Riyadh. The organization announced minutes later that the danger had been cleared. No details regarding potential casualties or damage were provided in the published statements.
The new attack comes just as Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport resumed operations at two terminals on October 25. Activities at the airport had been suspended following previous attacks by the Houthis.
The airport management had announced that Terminal 1 would be dedicated to domestic flights and Terminal 2 to international flights for Saudi airlines. The airport's operations were initially halted after a Houthi attack on October 10.
In response, the Houthis have once again threatened to target the Riyadh airport. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree described the airport as a continuing "military target" and warned airlines, airport staff, and passengers to avoid using it.
The Iran-backed Houthis had also claimed responsibility for attacks on the Riyadh airport and Saudi oil facilities on October 24. Saudi officials have not directly commented on these specific claims. The persistent attacks continue to pose a significant threat to regional security.
Source: Saudi State Media
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