Saudi Arabia says it intercepted another ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, while the Houthis said they targeted the city’s airport. The attacks have shut the airport, killed at least 14 people and disrupted flights and events.
01Summary
- 01Saudi coalition spokesman Turki Al-Maliki said the Houthis fired one ballistic missile at Riyadh and two towards Khamis Mushait.
- 02Residents of Riyadh reported several powerful explosions on Monday night after an aerial threat warning was sent to their phones.
- 03The Houthis said their target in Riyadh was King Khalid International airport and that they also sent a drone towards a military airbase at Khamis Mushait.
- 04King Khalid International airport has remained closed after a Saturday attack that killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 300, and a Sunday strike killed one person and wounded 11.
- 05Etihad Airways, Gulf Air and Delta have all changed flights, while Saudi authorities have opened an investigation into why air defences failed to stop the attacks.
02Why it matters
The strikes have disrupted air travel in Saudi Arabia and raised questions about the kingdom’s defences. They also add to wider regional tensions and could affect major business and energy events in Riyadh.
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