The Houthi movement in Yemen announced on Wednesday that it had launched a ballistic missile toward King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to a statement released via Xinhua, the missile "caused significant damage" to the airport facility. No confirmation of the strike’s effects has yet been reported by Saudi authorities.
Yemen’s Houthi group, which has been engaged in ongoing conflict with Saudi forces, publicly claimed the attack on the Saudi capital’s major airport. The announcement appeared amid heightened tensions in the region, with both sides exchanging threats over recent months. Although the Houthis claim the airport was hit, investigators in Riyadh have not yet released any damage assessments.
Saudi officials have declined to comment on the alleged damage, instead stating that they are monitoring the situation closely. In the absence of official confirmation, the international community has taken note of the claim but has not yet issued a formal response. The report reflects the ongoing volatility in the area, with the Houthis continuing to claim responsible actions against Saudi targets. The Xinhua report remains the sole source detailing the claimed missile launch and the alleged damage to the airport. No other outlet has corroborated the claim, leaving the incident in a state of uncertainty.
