Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport
Yemen's Ansar Allah movement said it launched a ballistic missile strike on the international airport in the Saudi capital.
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Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, better known as the Houthis, said it struck the international airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile, Reuters reported.
According to the movement, the strike targeted the airport directly, though the Houthis have not yet provided details on the scale of any damage or casualties.
The Houthis have repeatedly claimed missile and drone attacks on Saudi territory in recent years, part of the ongoing conflict in Yemen involving the Saudi-led coalition.
Saudi authorities had not issued an official confirmation or comment on the alleged strike on Riyadh airport as of publication.
Incidents of this kind typically cause temporary disruptions to air traffic and airports in the region, raising concern among international aviation authorities and airlines operating flights there.
The situation continues to develop, with further information expected from official sources on both sides.
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