Houthis strike Aden and Riyadh airports despite government counteroffensive in Yemen
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh, as the movement continues its strikes despite the offensive by Yemeni government forces.
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Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that it had intercepted missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis toward Riyadh, in the latest in a series of attacks attributed to the rebel movement.
The Houthis are continuing their strikes against the Saudi kingdom as well as targets in Yemen, despite the counteroffensive led by Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi forces.
Aden and Riyadh airports targeted
According to available information, the airports in Aden and Riyadh were targeted by the strikes, which come as Yemeni government forces wage a multi-front offensive against Houthi positions.
Saudi authorities have not reported any casualties or significant damage linked to the interception of the missiles aimed at Riyadh, based on information released so far.
The strikes are part of a conflict that has pitted the Iran-backed Houthis against Yemeni government forces and the Saudi-led coalition for several years.
Sources
- Les Houthis frappent les aéroports d'Aden et de Riyad, malgré la contre-offensive gouvernementale au Yémen — RFI — Français
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