Houthi militants based in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a coordinated assault involving ballistic missiles and drones directed at the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, and various energy facilities along the Red Sea coast. The strikes, which the group described as a retaliation for recent Saudi military actions in Yemen, caused visible damage to fuel tanks near Riyadh’s international airport.
Saudi authorities confirmed the interception of a ballistic missile aimed at the capital. Additionally, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition reported that air defense systems successfully neutralized hostile attempts to target civilians in the cities of Yanbu, Taif, Bish, and Farasan. While the Saudi government did not report casualties, the attacks caused temporary flight disruptions at King Khalid International Airport and triggered air raid alerts across the region.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya al-Sarea stated that the operation targeted "sensitive sites" in Riyadh and facilities belonging to the state-owned oil company, Aramco, in Yanbu. The escalation follows a period of intensified conflict, with reports of 48 deaths resulting from recent clashes between Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed government forces. The United Nations' International Organization for Migration has noted that the ongoing violence has displaced more than 104,000 people.
The conflict has raised concerns regarding global energy stability, as the Houthis continue to challenge Saudi control over key shipping routes in the Red Sea. Financial institutions, including JP Morgan, have expressed difficulty in forecasting the economic impact of the hostilities as the regional instability persists.
Source: BBC News
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