Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile after Aramco strike
A missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels toward Riyadh was intercepted by Saudi forces after a Houthi attack hit an Aramco operations center, heightening tensions in the region.
Key points
- Saudi forces intercepted a Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh after a strike hit an Aramco operations center.
- The Houthi attack occurred hours before the interception, marking a new escalation in the conflict.
- Saudi Arabia responded with air strikes on the Houthi stronghold in Sanaa.
- Japan and India raised travel advisories for their citizens in Saudi Arabia amid intensified Houthi activity.
- Residents in Riyadh reported explosions, projectiles, and smoke trails following the attacks.
Saudi Arabia intercepted a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels toward Riyadh on Wednesday, according to the Saudi-led coalition. The interception occurred hours after a Houthi strike hit a building in the area housing the operations center of energy giant Aramco, marking a fresh escalation in the conflict between the kingdom and the Iran-backed group.
Powerful explosions rattled the Saudi capital on Wednesday, with residents reporting seeing projectiles and smoke trails in the sky. Messages warning of an "aerial threat" were sent to phones, urging people to take shelter. While most previous strikes targeted infrastructure on the outskirts of the capital, recent barrages appear to be getting closer to the city center.
In response to the Houthi attacks, Saudi Arabia unleashed salvos against the Houthi stronghold in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. The Houthis have claimed to have struck Saudi Aramco facilities and King Khalid Airport in Riyadh with missiles. Additionally, Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight strike, according to officials.
The escalating tensions have prompted several nations to issue travel advisories for their citizens in the region. Japan raised its travel advisory for northern and western Saudi Arabia from Level 1 to Level 2, citing intensified Houthi activity. India also issued a fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, advising them to stay indoors during aerial attacks and follow local authorities' instructions.
Your questions, answered
What happened in Riyadh after the Houthi attack on Aramco?
A missile fired by Houthi rebels was intercepted by Saudi forces after a strike hit an Aramco operations center in Riyadh.
How have other countries responded to the Houthi attacks?
Japan raised its travel advisory for northern and western Saudi Arabia from Level 1 to Level 2, and India issued a fresh advisory urging its nationals to stay indoors during aerial attacks.
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