Residents in Saudi Arabia’s capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh
Saudi forces said they intercepted the missile, while debris from two Houthi projectiles injured four people and damaged 15 homes, officials said.
- Residents in Riyadh reported hearing new explosions on Wednesday, marking the latest security incident in Saudi Arabia's capital.
- Iran-Backed Houthi rebels from neighboring Yemen claimed responsibility for the attack, continuing their pattern of targeting Saudi Arabia's infrastructure.
- The Saudi civil defense reported air raid alerts across Riyadh and Kharj province, which hosts the Prince Sultan Air Base and Military Industries Corporation.
- King Khalid International Airport in northern Riyadh has endured repeated attacks recently, prompting airlines to suspend operations for safety.
- Tuesday's fire at a Saudi Aramco facility preceded Wednesday's explosions, as the Houthis maintain their sustained campaign against the kingdom's aviation and energy sectors.
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Saudi Civil Defense reports minor damage to house, vehicle in Riyadh
Residents in Saudi Arabia’s capital hear new explosions as Houthis claim more attacks
New explosions have been heard in Riyadh, with blame falling again on Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen. The Saudi-led coalition said Wednesday it intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at the capital. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The Houthis have repeatedly targeted Saudi facilities including airports, increasing pressure on the kingdom. Experts say Saudi Arabia struggles to intercept all Houthi missiles and drones…
Strong explosions were heard on Wednesday in the capital of Saudi Arabia, regularly attacked in the last days by the Hurhi rebels in Yemen, broadcast AFP journalists, taken over by News.ro. Riad residents received alerts on the phone, warning them of an "air threat" and being urged to take action.
Riyadh is on alert after emergency sirens sounded amid a Houthi missile threat. Airport operations were suspended, and reports of an explosion in Jeddah were highlighted.
The Saudi capital was again targeted by a Houthist missile on Wednesday, while the Saudi-led coalition against pro-Iranian fighters in Yemen targeted Saana, the Yemeni capital, on Tuesday.
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