Saudi Coalition Intercepts 2 Houthi Missiles Over Riyadh, Causing Damage
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 8
Saudi Coalition Intercepts 2 Houthi Missiles Over Riyadh, Causing Damage
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 8
Summary
Saudi civil defense said shrapnel from an intercepted ballistic missile damaged a children's nursery and a medical clinic complex in Riyadh.
The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed two Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at the capital after the Iran-backed group claimed it had targeted King Khalid International Airport.
Reuters, citing multiple sources, reported smoke rising from an aircraft at the airport; three people briefed on the matter said the plane was believed to be empty.
The strike follows other recent Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, including an earlier hit on King Khalid airport that killed 1 person and wounded 8, and an Abha airport attack that killed 2 and injured 28.