RIYADH/DUBAI: Smoke was seen rising from a stationary aircraft at Riyadh airport on Thursday as Yemen’s Houthis intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported.
The Houthis claimed they had targeted the airport and warned workers to stay away from energy facilities. Saudi authorities said debris from an intercepted missile struck a kindergarten and a medical complex.
Saudi officials said the Saudi-led coalition intercepted two ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh and another toward Khamis Mushayt.
Three people have reportedly been killed in strikes on Riyadh and Abha airports this week.
The Houthis say their attacks are linked to Saudi Arabia’s support for Yemen’s internationally recognised government. Saudi Arabia is backing an offensive against the Houthis amid renewed fighting in Yemen.