Wednesday has witnessed more direct attacks on Saudi territory launched by Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, coming soon after Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia announced they have triggered the Mecca Defense Pact.
Houthi spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree announced the fresh launch of ballistic missiles and drones targeting King Khalid International Airport in the capital of Riyadh; however, there's as yet no evidence of any impact. The airport has suffered hits earlier in the conflict, or at least fuel storage tanks near it, also as Aramco sites have come under frequent attack.
King Khalid International Airport. Source: ShutterstockAviation tracking platform Flightradar24 indicated a brief halt to both inbound and outbound flights at the airport in the capital. Riyadh has already been targeted several times in a matter of weeks.
Saree further said Abha airport has been targeted again, after it also came under attack the day prior. The Houthis additionally said they hit an air base in the city of Khamis Mushait and two military bases, Najran and Asir - both near the border with Yemen.
The Saudi side has only offered confirmation that it has tracked and intercepted a ballistic missile north of Riyadh. A missile on the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait was also reportedly stopped by air defenses.
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