Yemen's Houthi Forces Attack Saudi Capital Airport and Strike an Air Force Base
Xinhua News Agency, Kuwait City, October 12 (Reporter Yin Zhao) - Sana'a reports: The Houthi armed group stated on the 12th that it launched a ballistic missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and used drones to attack an air force base in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree issued a statement on social media that the missile launched at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on the evening of the 12th hit its target; the group also used drones to attack the King Khalid Air Base located in Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia, and the drones also hit their target.
Saree once again warned international airlines, aviation personnel, and travelers not to use airports and airspace within Saudi Arabia, stating that all Saudi airports are "unsafe" except for those in Mecca and Medina.
Recently, the Houthi armed group has continuously attacked airports and oil facilities within Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition has stated that it is conducting large-scale military operations to strike against Houthi personnel and their military capabilities, focusing on dismantling their ballistic missile network and providing round-the-clock air support to the Yemeni government forces.
Houthi forces launched a ballistic missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and conducted a drone attack on a military base in Khamis Mushait on October 12. The Houthi spokesperson warned international airlines and travelers against using Saudi airports, declaring them unsafe except for those in Mecca and Medina. The Saudi-led coalition is responding with large-scale military operations to counter Houthi capabilities.
- Houthi forces launched a ballistic missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
- Drones were used to attack a military base in Khamis Mushait.
- Houthi spokesperson warned against using Saudi airports except for Mecca and Medina.
- Saudi-led coalition is conducting large-scale military operations against Houthi forces.
- Recent attacks have targeted airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.