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Yemen's Houthis claim drone and missile strikes on Saudi airports
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they launched dawn drone and ballistic missile attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Abha airport and Saudi military sites. The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted missiles, including one north of Riyadh. Missiles and drones were also aimed at Aden's airport in Yemen, where a flight was diverted. The escalation follows heavy fighting along Yemen's Red Sea coast.
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How each side sees it
The Houthis saySpokesman Yahya Saree says the strikes hit their targets and caused Saudi casualties; those claims could not be independently verified.
The Saudi-led coalition saysIt intercepted and destroyed Houthi ballistic missiles, including one north of Riyadh, and struck a launch platform in Sanaa.
Sources
- The National: Houthis claim dawn strikes on Saudi and Yemeni airports
- Daily Sabah: Houthis hit Aden airport, target Riyadh
- CBS News live updates: Iran war, Yemen fighting
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