Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Saudi Airports

Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for a series of missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including key facilities around the capital Riyadh and the southern city of Abha.

According to a statement issued by the group, drones targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, while Abha Airport was attacked with ballistic missiles and drones.

The Houthis also claimed that a military airbase in Khamis Mushait came under a combined missile and drone assault.

However, the group did not provide details about the scale of the attacks, possible damage to the targeted facilities or any casualties.

Saudi authorities had not immediately confirmed the reported attacks, meaning the Houthi claims could not be independently verified.

The allegations come amid renewed tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, adding to growing security concerns across the Gulf region.

The Houthis have previously claimed attacks against Saudi military and civilian targets using drones and missiles. Saudi Arabia and its allies have repeatedly said they intercepted incoming projectiles and thwarted attempted attacks.

The latest claims come against the backdrop of continuing instability in Yemen and wider tensions across the Middle East. Any confirmed strike on major airports or military facilities could raise concerns over regional air security and further complicate efforts to contain the Yemen conflict.

For now, the absence of independent confirmation leaves the reported extent and impact of the attacks unclear, while attention remains focused on any response from Saudi authorities.