Houthi strikes hit Riyadh, disrupt flights; Turkey, Pakistan aid Saudi defense
Houthi missile/drone strikes on Riyadh disrupted flights, marking an escalation in the conflict. Turkey and Pakistan have reportedly supplied weapons systems and intelligence to Saudi Arabia, broadening external involvement. The strikes' impact on Saudi infrastructure and the extent of the new military aid remain unverified.
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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.