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Houthis say they fired missiles at Riyadh airport and financial district

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In short

Houthi forces claimed responsibility for launching two ballistic missiles at King Khalid International Airport and the financial district in Riyadh, though Saudi officials have not yet issued a response. Military spokesman Yahya Saree confirmed that six additional ballistic missiles targeted Saudi troops stationed at the Qa’wa camp and nearby positions in Yemen’s southern Lahj governorate. Shortly after these operations were reported, two loud explosions were heard in the southern city of Aden.

Key points

  • Saudi officials have maintained silence and have not yet issued an official response to t…: Saudi officials have maintained silence and have not yet issued an official response to the missile claims.
  • Houthi military actions simultaneously targeted high-value infrastructure inside Saudi Ar…: Houthi military actions simultaneously targeted high-value infrastructure inside Saudi Arabia and troop positions within Yemen.
  • Explosions shook the Yemeni city of Aden shortly after the multi-front missile strikes we…: Explosions shook the Yemeni city of Aden shortly after the multi-front missile strikes were carried out.

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Houthis say they fired missiles at Riyadh airport and financial district

15 November 2026 18:44 GMT

The Houthis say they fired two ballistic missiles at targets in the Saudi capital, naming the financial district and King Khalid International Airport.

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group launched six more ballistic missiles at Saudi troops in Yemen’s southern Lahj governorate, targeting Qa’wa camp and nearby positions.

Saudi Arabia has yet to respond. Al Jazeera reports that two explosions rang out in the Yemeni city of Aden.

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