Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile
Summary
Saudi Arabia confirmed that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile, which was intercepted. The Houthis also attempted strikes on other Saudi cities and infrastructure but were stopped by Saudi defenses.Key Facts
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile targeting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital.
- The missile attack was intercepted by Saudi defense forces.
- The Houthis also tried to attack the Red Sea port city of Yanbu and cities Taif, Baysh, and Farasan.
- Houthi forces claim to have used cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones in their attacks.
- Saudi Arabia denied the Houthis’ claim of causing significant fires at oil facilities in Yanbu; oil company Aramco did not comment.
- The conflict is part of ongoing fighting linked to Iran’s involvement in the region.
- Saudi civil defense reported the first civilian death from debris of an intercepted Houthi drone in Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia is reportedly low on missile interceptors and has requested military help from countries like France, Britain, Pakistan, and Egypt.
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