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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed they struck King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, disrupting air traffic during a series of attacks. In a statement on X, military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group had conducted three operations with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones in response to Saudi attacks on Yemen.

Saree claimed a second operation targeted an Aramco refinery in Rabigh and caused a fire. He said the third targeted Abha Airport, a military base in Khamis Mushait, a military camp in the Asir region and other sensitive sites in Najran and Jizan. He warned international airlines against continuing flights through Saudi airspace, which he described as an operational zone except for the airspace over Mecca and Medina.

The spokesman said the group would not accept responsibility for the consequences if airlines ignored its warning. He also alleged that Saudi Arabia had launched 60 air and missile attacks in the preceding 24 hours against Sanaa and the provinces of Jawf, Taiz, Hajjah, Saada and Marib. Saree said civilians, including women and children, had been killed or injured, and put the total number of Saudi air and missile attacks at 1,576.

Key Takeaways

• Houthis claimed a strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport disrupted air traffic.
• Saree said other targets included an Aramco refinery, Abha Airport and military sites.
• The group warned international airlines against using Saudi airspace, excluding Mecca and Medina.