Houthi forces claim ballistic missile strike on Riyadh airport

Yemen's Houthi movement claimed on Wednesday that it had struck Riyadh's international airport with a ballistic missile, according to Houthi spokesman Yahya Saria, who said the strike brought air traffic at the Saudi capital's airport to a halt.

Saria said the missile scored a direct hit on the airport, though further details on the scale of any damage or disruption were not provided in the Houthi statement. Saudi authorities had not issued an official confirmation or response to the claim at the time of reporting.

The Houthis, who control large parts of Yemen, have repeatedly launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia in recent years as part of the broader conflict involving a Saudi-led coalition that has intervened in Yemen's civil war.

Attacks of this kind have previously caused temporary disruptions to airspace and airport operations in the region, prompting concern among international aviation authorities and airlines operating in the area.

The situation remained fluid, with additional information expected from officials on both sides as the claim is assessed.