The Saudi Defense Ministry confirmed that its air defense systems are intercepting Houthi missile launches. Houthi-affiliated channels reported missiles aimed at Abha and Al-Asir airports, and flights at Abha were canceled. The attack follows a state of alert declared at all Saudi airports earlier today.
The Houthi movement launched missiles at Saudi airports on Monday evening, with the Saudi Defense Ministry confirming that its air defense systems are engaging the projectiles. According to Houthi-linked channels, the missiles targeted Abha International Airport and the Al-Asir military airport, both within 100–150 km of Houthi-held territory in Yemen's Saada province. Flights from Abha have been canceled.
The attack comes hours after a state of alert was declared at all Saudi airports over fears of a Houthi attack, as The Zioneer reported at 14:58 Jerusalem time. The Houthis have repeatedly threatened Saudi infrastructure in recent weeks, including a warning by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree on Friday that the group would strike Saudi airports if the blockade on Yemen continued.
The Saudi-led coalition has conducted airstrikes on Houthi positions, including near Bab el-Mandeb and on Sanaa airport, as reported by The Zioneer. The situation remains fluid, and further details on the missile launches and interceptions are expected.
3 developments
- ConfirmedSaudi Arabia enters renewed Houthi attack cycle after Sanaa airport strike claim
- StrongSaudi fighter jets reportedly strike Houthi positions near Bab el-Mandeb
- StrongPro-Iranian channels publish footage of Houthi strike on Saudi airport
- DevelopingHouthis reportedly complain about Saudi airstrikes, accuse Saudis of genocide
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