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 Cross-Border Attacks on Saudi Airports Escalate; Saudi Coalition Vows Retaliation
Houthi forces have significantly escalated cross-border attacks, targeting multiple Saudi airports, including Riyadh's King Khalid International, resulting in three confirmed fatalities and numerous injuries. The Saudi-led coalition has confirmed these attacks and vowed retaliation, while also claiming to have destroyed 82 Houthi military targets in Yemen. The involvement of Turkey and Pakistan in aiding Saudi defense, and Houthi threats against Saudi oil facilities, indicate a broadening scope of the conflict.