Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Summary
Saudi Arabia is investigating why its air defense systems did not stop missile and drone attacks by Houthi rebels on Riyadh airport. The attack killed at least 13 people and injured over 300, with initial findings showing a complex attack using drones followed by different types of missiles.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia is probing the failure of its air defenses during an attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
- The attack was carried out by Houthi rebels from Yemen, who are supported by Iran.
- At least 13 people died and more than 300 were wounded in the attack.
- The Houthis used drones first, then fired cruise and ballistic missiles.
- Ballistic missiles are rockets that travel on a high arc and can carry explosives.
- Some Houthi missiles have warheads that can change direction while flying, which makes them harder to shoot down.
- Saudi Arabia uses Patriot missile defense systems to defend against such attacks.
- The investigation aims to understand why these defense systems did not stop the missiles and drones.
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