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Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as Houthi attacks widen Yemen’s regional war
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles and drones launched toward Riyadh and southern areas as fighting with Yemen’s Houthis intensifies. Falling debris injured two people and damaged homes and vehicles, while Riyadh’s airport resumed limited operations after an earlier deadly attack. The Houthis warned that the airport remains a military target and disputed Saudi claims about attacks near Mecca and Medina. Fighting has also intensified around Taiz, where the UN says 800,000 people are trapped and aid access is running out.
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What matters
- Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, a drone, a cruise missile and later 10 missiles targeting the south.
- Debris from two interceptions injured two people and damaged three residential buildings and seven vehicles, according to Saudi civil defence.
- King Khalid airport resumed international flights from one terminal while another handled domestic flights.
- The Houthis and Yemen’s government forces issued conflicting claims about attacks and casualties as fighting spread around Taiz.
Context & caveats
- Casualty and operational claims come from parties to the conflict and are not independently verified in the supplied report.
Why this made the edition
Detailed reporting gives current military developments, civilian effects, airport disruption and competing claims from the coalition, Houthis and Yemeni forces.
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