Saudi-led coalition says it struck Houthi missile facilities.
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25 Oct, 03:45ZSaudi-led coalition downs Houthi missile toward Riyadh
26 Oct, 01:34ZSaudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile toward Riyadh by Yemen's Houthis.
26 Oct, 04:32ZSaudi Arabia reopens Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after missile and drone attacks continue.
26 Oct, 07:17ZHouthis claim new missile attack on Riyadh airport.
First reportasia.nikkei.com · 24 Oct, 23:55Z
Latest reportAl Jazeera · 26 Oct, 10:41Z
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Why it matters
What
The coalition provides no details on the targets, location or damage.
Why
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Summary
- Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday.
- Coalition says it destroyed two ballistic missiles toward Yanbu and Taif.
- Missile debris fell near Mecca, Medina regions during interceptions.
- Houthis deny Mecca/Medina attack and say targets were oil facilities and bases.
- Renewed fighting ends 2022 UN truce, broadening regional tensions.
Summary
- Saudi civil defense intercepted two ballistic missiles toward Mecca and Medina regions.
- Debris landed in multiple locations including Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh.
- Houthis claim their operations targeted Saudi oil facilities and bases, not holy cities.
- Houthis warn Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport remains a military target.
- Airport operations were affected earlier after an attack killed 13 people and injured 300+.
Summary
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile and drone over the kingdom.
- The attack targeted Riyadh, according to initial reports.
- The incident is part of ongoing Houthi attacks amid regional tensions.
- The broader situation involves US warnings and Iranian regional activity.
- updates note the global shipping and strategic implications in the Gulf.
Summary
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted 10 ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis toward the southern region.
- Explosions were reported in Riyadh as flights resumed at King Khalid International Airport.
- Two drones and a ballistic missile targeted Riyadh; a cruise missile targeted Khamis Mushait.
- Riyadh airport operations began reopening with Terminal 1 domestic and Terminal 2 international flights.
- Houthis denied targeting Mecca and Medina and warned against using the airport.
Summary
- Houthis claimed a fresh strike on Riyadh's international airport on Sunday.
- Saudi Arabia announced flights had resumed despite ongoing attacks by the group.
- King Khalid International Airport displayed domestic and international flights on Sunday.
- Flightradar24 showed some flights departed, though many were canceled.
- Explosions rattled Riyadh as residents were warned of a hostile threat.
Summary
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh.
- Houthis claimed attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after flights resumed.
- Authorities warned residents of a hostile aerial threat targeting Riyadh.
- The strike follows blasts in Riyadh and prior deadly attack at the airport this month.
- The airport closure disrupted events and travel, including delays to a major investment conference.
Summary
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh.
- Houthis claim they targeted the airport and struck oil pumping stations with drones.
- Riyadh airport had recently reopened after earlier explosions and warnings of threats.
- Attack forced postponement of Saudi investment conference and disrupted travel plans.
- Coalition and Houthi statements reflect a broader escalation amid a collapsed truce.