‘Hit Was Direct’: Houthis Claim Attack On Saudi Defence Ministry, Target Abha Airport

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree also claimed a drone strike on Abha International Airport had disrupted air traffic.

The Houthis have claimed a direct strike Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry in Riyadh with a ballistic missile, as the Yemeni group continues its campaign against the kingdom. Explosions were reported in the Saudi capital, followed by a statement by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement saying, “Our armed forces targeted the Ministry of Defence in the enemy Saudi capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile and the hit was direct.”

The claim came after Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted two missiles launched towards Riyadh. Earlier in the day, Saudi residents received alerts warning them of a potential threat while sounds of explosions were heard. The reported interceptions and the Houthi statement point to a further escalation in attacks targeting Saudi territory. However, the group’s claim of a direct hit on the Defence Ministry has not been independently verified.

In a separate statement posted on X, Saree claimed that Houthi forces had targeted Abha International Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia with a drone. “By the grace of God, our armed forces were able to target Abha International Airport with a…

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