Houthis launch ballistic missiles at Riyadh, Saudi energy sites — SkimNews
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- Houthis fired a large number of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones at 'sensitive sites' in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu, claiming retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile targeting Riyadh and repelled hostile attempts in Bish, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu, with air raid alerts sounding across multiple cities
- Yahya al-Sarea, Houthi military spokesman, stated the attacks were in response to 300 Saudi-led strikes across Yemen in the past week, escalating rhetoric amid renewed hostilities
- Fighting between Houthis and Saudi-backed forces killed 48 people on Saturday, including 31 Houthi fighters and 17 government soldiers, according to unconfirmed reports from both sides
- Civilian infrastructure near King Khalid International Airport was affected, with black smoke rising from an Aramco fuel tank and flight disruptions reported via FlightRadar24
Why it matters: The direct targeting of Riyadh with ballistic missiles raises the risk of deeper regional conflict, as Saudi Arabia now faces sustained threats to its population centers and critical energy infrastructure. With over 104,796 displaced in Yemen and attacks intensifying on both sides, the humanitarian and strategic costs are mounting rapidly.
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