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Coalition forces said they intercepted six Houthi missiles toward Saudi Arabia; a Greek-operated system reportedly intercepted a missile and drone near Yanbu. The Houthis claimed attacks on Aramco facilities and a Riyadh target, while oil prices rose more than 3%.
Ballistic missiles intercepted by the Saudi-led coalition
Saudi Arabia said a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh was intercepted; smoke and flames were seen near the airport and flights were disrupted. The Houthis claimed attacks on Riyadh and energy facilities. UN officials said displacement in Yemen had surpassed 130,000.
The International Organization for Migration said nearly 105000 people had fled their homes in Yemen.
Renewed fighting involving Houthi and Saudi-backed government forces has displaced nearly 200,000 people and left about 800,000 cut off from food assistance. In Taiz, 600,000 lack aid, while overwhelmed hospitals and worsening hunger raise fears of a humanitarian catastrophe.
People displaced in Yemen during the month
Two Bangladeshi nationals were executed in Mecca.
The Houthis have repeatedly struck targets in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh’s international airport and the headquarters of Aramco. The attacks come as the group expands its missile, drone and military capabilities in Yemen.
People killed in the reported attacks
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for an emergency parliamentary session to authorise him to approve Saudi requests for defence assistance. He said Egypt would act only to defend Saudi Arabia if assistance were requested.
Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport killed 14 people.
The Houthis attacked Saudi infrastructure and Riyadh’s airport, while a missile was intercepted over the Medina region. The attacks disrupted travel and affected plans for Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative, raising concerns about the kingdom’s security and economic ambitions.
People injured in attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport
Saudi Arabia postponed major sporting events amid attacks attributed in the headline to the Houthis.