The Houthi movement in Yemen launched ballistic missiles toward southern Saudi Arabia, according to reports. Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted the threat, but confirmed that the southern region and the King Khalid base in the southwest were targeted. No casualties or damage have been officially reported.
The Saudi Defense Ministry confirmed tonight that ballistic missiles fired by the Houthi movement targeted the King Khalid base in southwestern Saudi Arabia, and that air defense systems intercepted the threat. The confirmation, which also noted that the southern region was targeted, follows a rapid sequence of reports this evening. No casualties or damage have been officially reported.
At 19:51 Jerusalem, explosions were heard at Abha International Airport, with pro-Iranian channels claiming ballistic missiles and drones were used. Minutes later, all flights at the airport were halted, and eyewitnesses reported smoke rising from the site. The Houthi movement then claimed to have launched six ballistic missiles at the airport, and subsequent reports indicated a second salvo. By 19:51, Houthi sources stated they had launched six missiles at an airport in southern Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Defense Ministry's confirmation at 20:37 Jerusalem provides official details on the target and the interception.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Houthi threats to Saudi airports, including a warning from the group's spokesman that Saudi airports would be targeted if the blockade on Yemen continued. Earlier this month, the Houthis claimed missile strikes on both Israel and a Saudi airbase, releasing footage of the launches.
It remains unclear whether the missiles were fully intercepted or if any debris caused damage. No casualties have been reported, and the full extent of the attack is still being assessed.
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