ReportedMilitary & securityRiyadh and Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
Saudi forces say they intercepted Houthi missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait
- Mountain Time
- Local time
- 2:54 AM in Riyadh, Oct 13
- Where
- Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted one Houthi ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh and two toward Khamis Mushait. The Houthis said they targeted Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and sent a drone toward a military airbase near Khamis Mushait.
Why it matters
The claimed launches add a new round of threats to Riyadh and southwestern Saudi Arabia while King Khalid International Airport remains closed after earlier attacks.
Source
- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
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