Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport; Warn Oil Workers

The Houthi movement stated on Thursday that its armed forces successfully targeted King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital of Riyadh using a ballistic missile. In an official announcement, the group claimed the projectile hit its intended objective, resulting in damage and the disruption of air traffic operations at the facility.

Coalition Reports Interception

In response to the incident, the Saudi-led Arab coalition declared that it had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Yemeni group toward Riyadh. As of the time of this report, no official statement has been issued regarding casualties or material losses stemming from the attack.

Warnings Issued to Personnel

Concurrently, the Houthis directed warnings to all employees, including experts, engineers, and workers, across various Saudi oil facilities. The group advised these individuals to avoid locations that constitute targets for their forces, encompassing both previously struck sites and other potential objectives, citing the need to preserve their lives.

The movement also reiterated its cautionary message to aviation companies operating within airspace, airports, and those serving passengers and staff. This renewed warning referred specifically to targets that had been previously identified and announced by the group.