Houthi Spokesperson Says Group Targeted Riyadh Airport With Drones

Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed it targeted Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport with drones, raising fresh regional-security concerns as Saudi authorities have not confirmed a strike at the facility.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group used multiple weapons in attacks across Saudi Arabia. The claim specifically named the airport in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, but did not provide details on damage or casualties.

Saudi authorities have condemned Houthi actions against civilian and economic sites but have not confirmed that the Riyadh airport was hit.

The claim follows reported attacks on other Saudi airports, including facilities in Najran and Jizan, where minor injuries and property damage were reported. Any confirmed strike on Riyadh’s main airport would add to concerns about regional stability and potential spillovers into energy and financial markets.