Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they carry out attacks on “sensitive sites” in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, using drones and missiles. Multiple outlets report flames and a large plume of black smoke rising near Riyadh’s international airport, suggesting damage at or around airport-related facilities.
The Houthis do not specify precise targets in Riyadh, though one report says they also claim an attack on a key Saudi oil export hub. Another outlet cites Houthi statements that the operations involved ballistic and cruise missiles alongside drones. Coverage also notes the broader regional context, with Saudi Arabia facing repeated strikes attributed to the Houthis and, in some reporting, to drone attacks from Iraq.
While outlets largely align on the claim of Houthi involvement and the visible smoke near the airport, they differ on the level of detail about targets and the specific types of missiles described in Houthi statements.
