Yemen's Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport
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SANAA (Terror Monitor) — Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group has claimed responsibility for targeting King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile, while the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has delivered its first shipment of medical supplies to hospitals inside the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz in more than six weeks.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced on Wednesday, November 4, that the group had launched a ballistic missile targeting King Khalid International Airport, claiming that the attack successfully struck its intended target and caused significant damage.
Saree also renewed the group's warning to international airlines, airport employees and travellers against using Saudi airspace, describing it as unsafe amid the escalating military confrontation.
However, Saudi authorities had not confirmed the alleged missile strike or reported any damage to the airport at the time of publication. The Houthi claim could not be independently verified.
The announcement came shortly after Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence issued a brief emergency warning for the Riyadh region through the National Early Warning Platform, alerting residents to a potential threat.
The warning was lifted approximately nine minutes after it was issued. Saudi authorities did not specify the nature or source of the potential danger.
According to international media reports, the latest Houthi announcement comes amid an intensification of missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi territory.
Riyadh airport remains under security pressure
King Khalid International Airport has faced repeated threats during the latest escalation between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognised government.
Last month, a major attack attributed to the Houthis caused significant disruption to airport operations, forcing the facility to suspend operations for approximately two weeks.
The October 10 attack resulted in multiple casualties, with the death toll subsequently rising to 14. Hundreds of people were also reported injured.
Although some airport services have resumed, operations have yet to return fully to normal, according to the reports.
The latest missile claim has raised further concerns about the safety of civilian aviation and the potential disruption of international air traffic through Saudi Arabia.
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