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Houthis Launch Missile and Drone Attack on Riyadh, Smoke Seen Near Capital’s Airport

Yemen's Houthi movement launched a major missile and drone strike targeting Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, sending plumes of smoke rising near the city's international airport.

Nilakshi Barman | | 2 min read

Houthis Launch Missile and Drone Attack on Riyadh, Smoke Seen Near Capital’s Airport
Image courtesy: The Times Of India

In Brief:

  1. Houthi forces launched a coordinated strike using ballistic missiles and uncrewed aerial vehicles aimed at Riyadh.
  2. Thick smoke was observed rising near the Saudi capital's airport following the barrage.
  3. The attack represents a significant escalation in cross-border strikes targeting critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a large-scale missile and drone attack against Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, targeting key infrastructure. Visual reports and footage showed heavy smoke rising over the skyline near the capital's international airport following the defensive interceptions and impacts. Saudi air defense forces engaged incoming targets over the metropolitan area as sirens and explosions were reported across parts of the city.

The attack marks a major escalation in cross-border operations by Houthi forces targeting strategic installations within Saudi Arabia. Emergency response teams and security forces deployed around affected sites to assess structural damage and secure the perimeter. The strikes come amid heightened regional security tensions, drawing renewed attention to vulnerable transport and energy infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula.

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