Saudi coalition reports interceptions as Houthis claim airport and oil-site attacks

Conflict · Saudi Arabia · First reported 25 Oct, 09:12 · Updated 22:09

The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted 10 ballistic missiles aimed at southern Saudi Arabia on Sunday, while the Houthis claimed attacks on oil pumping stations and Riyadh airport. The airport partially resumed operations despite a renewed Houthi warning.

The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted 10 Houthi ballistic missiles directed toward the kingdom’s southern region on Sunday.
The Houthis said they attacked Saudi oil pumping stations and Riyadh airport. The supplied Reuters snippet provides no details on damage or casualties.
King Khalid International Airport resumed operations at two terminals on Sunday after a suspension following an attack that killed 13 people. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said the airport remained a military target and warned against using it.
Saudi civil defence issued emergency alerts for Riyadh, Abha and Khamis Mushait, then announced that the danger had passed. Al Jazeera separately reported falling debris in Khamis Mushait after missile interceptions.
Saudi authorities reported intercepting two missiles toward the Mecca and Medina regions on Saturday; the Houthis denied targeting the holy cities. Authorities reported debris in several locations, including Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh.
A separate report said the coalition intercepted three drones over Riyadh and southern Saudi Arabia on Monday. It did not identify their origin, intended targets or distribution between the two areas.

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Key facts

Sunday interception claim: 10 ballistic missiles toward southern Saudi Arabia, according to the coalition.
Airport casualties reported: 13 killed and more than 300 injured in an attack that month, according to The Hindu’s snippet.
Airport reopening: Two terminals resumed operations on Sunday.
Monday drone claim: Three drones intercepted over Riyadh and southern Saudi Arabia; origin unspecified.