Saudi Arabia has intercepted drones and missiles over its capital, Riyadh, and southern areas, the Saudi-led coalition has said, as fighting with Yemen’s Houthis continues.
The attacks come as operations resumed at two terminals at Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid international airport after deadly attacks earlier this month by the Houthis, an armed group also known as Ansar Allah (Arabic for Supporters of God).
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Houthi fighters have besieged the city and cut off the main road to Aden, which serves as the interim capital of Yemen’s internationally recognised government.
The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which is aligned with Yemen’s government forces, have dealt a huge blow to the kingdom, the world’s biggest exporter of crude oil, disrupting its businesses, airlines and normal life, and damaging its international image.