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Houthi missile strikes on Saudi airports kill three, Riyadh airport targeted
Straits Times·SA · YE·about 17 hours ago
Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two airports in southern Saudi Arabia, causing injuries. This continues the pattern of cross-border attacks, but the targeting of civilian infrastructure marks a notable escalation. The extent of damage and casualties remains unclear.
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Houthi forces have significantly escalated cross-border attacks, launching ballistic missiles and explosive drones at Aden International Airport and multiple Saudi cities, including Riyadh and Khamis Mushait. Saudi authorities confirm three deaths and 36 injuries at Saudi airports, prompting retaliatory strikes against 82 Houthi targets. The attacks signal a renewed Houthi offensive and a widening of the conflict's geographical scope.