Saudi coalition hits Houthi missile sites
The Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi launchers and missile stores, as the Houthis claim new strikes on Riyadh's airport just after it reopened.
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The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen says it has struck Houthi missile sites, as the Houthis claim fresh attacks on Riyadh's main airport just after it reopened.
Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the strikes destroyed four missile launchers, five tunnels used to store weapons and a depot. The coalition also said its air defences intercepted at least 10 ballistic missiles fired from Yemen on Sunday. The claims could not be independently verified.
Debris from intercepted missiles injured two people in southern Saudi Arabia, in Khamis Mushait and Ahad Rafidah, according to Saudi authorities.
The escalation comes as King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh partially reopened on Sunday after being closed for about two weeks. Data from flight-tracking firm Cirium showed about 86% of scheduled departures from Riyadh were cancelled between Oct. 8 and Oct. 25. An earlier attack on the airport this month killed 13 people.
The Houthis, who have held the capital Sanaa since 2014, said they had targeted the airport again after it reopened, and also claimed attacks on oil pumping stations. Those claims could not be independently verified.
The exchange marks a sharp rise in cross-border violence between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. The situation is developing, and further strikes from both sides are possible.
This summary is original reporting by tehworldnews, written after checking the facts against several major international news outlets and official statements.