Yemeni Houthi forces that are resisting continuous bombing from Saudi forces and their allies have managed to strike the Riyadh airport with a missile. The missile which had a range of more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) was launched toward Riyadh on Saturday, November 5th, having flown more than 500 kilometers (300 miles) over the border.
At the same tiem the Yemeni rebels threatened to ‘target Saudi oil tankers’ if coalition attacks port of Hodeidah
Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said on its official Twitter account that while "the rocket landed on the airport's premises," little damage was caused and all airport facilities were undamaged.
The King Khalid International Airport also posted a statement for passengers, saying that all flights are being operated normally and according to schedule.
Unverified videos have emerged on YouTube allegedly showing the aftermath of the incident. In one of the clips, people can be seen running in all directions, as what looks like smoke rises and some loud explosions and sirens are heard in the background.
Earlier this week, the Saudi-led coalition launched an airstrike on Yemen, hitting a market and a hotel building in the northern Saadah province. At least 26 people were killed in the raid, Reuters reported, citing medics and a witness. The coalition released a statement on Saturday claiming the site was a legitimate target, being a gathering point for Houthi fighters.
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