The Saudi coalition strikes Houthi missile sites in Yemen following explosions in Riyadh and a reported aerial threat to the Saudi capital. The military operation targeted missile launchers, storage facilities and underground tunnels used by the Houthi group. The coalition announced the strikes on Monday, a day after explosions shook parts of Riyadh. The Houthis also claimed a new attack targeting the city’s international airport.
The latest operation followed growing security concerns in Saudi Arabia, where Houthi attacks have reportedly increased in recent weeks. Authorities sent text messages to residents on Sunday, warning them about a “hostile aerial threat” to the capital. The alerts came after explosions were heard across Riyadh, raising concerns about possible incoming attacks.
Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki announced the military operation in a statement posted on X on Monday. He said the strikes destroyed four ballistic missile launchers used by the Houthis. The operation also targeted a missile depot and tunnels associated with the group. However, the available statement did not provide further details about the location or the full extent of the damage.
According to al-Maliki, the Saudi coalition strikes Houthi missile sites aimed to disrupt the group’s military capabilities and limit its ability to launch further attacks. He said the operation focused on cutting supply lines between areas controlled by the Houthi movement. The coalition described these routes as important links supporting the group’s military operations across Yemen.
The Houthis control large parts of Yemen and have repeatedly targeted Saudi territory during the conflict. Their attacks have raised security concerns across the region, particularly around major cities and critical infrastructure. Riyadh has faced repeated threats in recent weeks, prompting authorities to maintain heightened security measures.
The latest developments also highlight the continuing conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi movement. The conflict has involved missile attacks, aerial operations and wider regional tensions. Both sides have continued military activities despite repeated international efforts to reduce hostilities and support a political settlement in Yemen.
The reported airport attack and the coalition’s retaliatory strikes could further increase tensions between the opposing sides. The immediate impact of the operation and the details of the alleged airport attack remain unclear from the available information. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition says its latest action targeted Houthi missile infrastructure and supply networks to reduce the threat of further attacks.
