Houthis Target Riyadh with Ballistic Missile
Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels in a ballistic missile attack on Saturday, according to the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis. The attempt, which occurred at dawn, was intercepted and there were no reports of casualties or damage.
The Houthi rebels also claimed to have attacked civilian infrastructure in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, where a key Saudi pipeline ends, as well as in Taif, Baysh, and Farasan. However, the coalition stated that these attempts were thwarted without providing further details.
Earlier this week, the Houthi rebels claimed to have targeted 'sensitive sites' in Riyadh and facilities of Aramco, the world's largest oil company, in Yanbu, causing 'massive fires.' Aramco did not respond to a request for comment. The growing conflict near another important global shipping corridor has brought new pressures on markets.
The Houthi military spokesperson, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, claimed that they attacked with cruise and ballistic missiles as well as drones. He also stated that Saudi Arabia had attempted to target the rebel-held city of Sanaa in neighboring Yemen, without giving details.