Houthis strike Riyadh airport after 'final warning'
Houthi forces launched two missile salvos at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, following a stated 'final warning.' The strike marks an escalation in cross-border attacks on Saudi infrastructure, though impact and casualties remain unconfirmed. This raises regional tensions and risks to aviation and energy infrastructure.
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Houthi Missile/Drone Strikes on Saudi Airports Escalate; Saudi Coalition Retaliates
Houthi forces have significantly escalated cross-border attacks, targeting multiple Saudi airports, including Riyadh's King Khalid International, with missiles and drones, resulting in at least three confirmed deaths and numerous injuries. The Saudi-led coalition has vowed retaliation and claims to have destroyed 82 Houthi military targets in Yemen. This marks a substantial intensification of the conflict, drawing international condemnation and prompting flight disruptions.