Why can't Saudi Arabia stop the Houthis' deadly attacks?
Summary
Houthi rebels from Yemen have launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, hitting important places like airports and oil facilities, causing deaths and damage. Despite Saudi Arabia’s large military spending, it has struggled to stop many of these attacks due to its large borders, multiple threats, and a shortage of missile interceptors.Key Facts
- The Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia’s energy and civilian sites, killing at least 20 people.
- They hit Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, and fight for Yemen’s Red Sea coast.
- Saudi Arabia has large, vulnerable borders with Iran, Iraq, and Yemen, facing multiple threats.
- The kingdom spent $83 billion on defense last year, the most in the Middle East.
- Saudi Arabia uses U.S.-made Patriot missile systems to try to stop attacks but has missed some.
- A global shortage of missile interceptors affects Saudi Arabia’s ability to defend itself.
- U.S. officials say many countries, including Saudi Arabia and Israel, want more interceptors.
- The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East add to the shortage of missile defense resources.
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