Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack targeting Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, reportedly struck the airport's perimeter, though no casualties were confirmed. The rebels issued a statement through their media outlet, asserting that the strike was a response to ongoing Saudi military operations in Yemen.
The Saudi-led coalition has been conducting airstrikes in Yemen since 2015, targeting Houthi positions and infrastructure. The Houthi movement, which controls large parts of northern Yemen, has frequently accused the coalition of civilian casualties and war crimes. This latest attack marks the third such incident this month, escalating tensions in the region.
The conflict in Yemen, which began as a civil war between the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels, has drawn in regional and international actors. Saudi Arabia and its allies have been accused of causing significant humanitarian crises, while the Houthi rebels have been designated as a terrorist organization by several countries. The attack on the airport highlights the ongoing volatility of the situation, with both sides continuing to escalate military actions.
