Houthis strike Riyadh airport, Aramco refinery; deny losing ground in Red Sea
Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Riyadh airport and an Aramco refinery, while denying government claims of territorial losses in the Red Sea. The attack marks a direct escalation against Saudi infrastructure, though impact and damage remain unconfirmed. This continues the established pattern of cross-border strikes, but the targeting of the capital's airport signals potential escalation.
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Houthi-Saudi Conflict: Houthi Strikes Escalate, Regional Troop Deployments
Houthi forces have significantly escalated cross-border attacks, targeting Aden International Airport, Riyadh, and other Saudi cities with ballistic missiles and drones, resulting in confirmed casualties. In response, the Saudi-led coalition has intensified airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, and Pakistan and Turkey have deployed troops to Saudi Arabia, broadening the anti-Houthi coalition. The full extent of damage from Houthi strikes and the operational impact of coalition airstrikes remain uncertain.