Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed on October 22 that they launched attacks using ballistic missiles and drones against several targets in Saudi Arabia, including the Defense Ministry and airports.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated in a statement that four military operations were conducted on Saudi territory over the past 48 hours. The targets included the Defense Ministry headquarters in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Aramco facilities in Yanbu, and Abha International Airport.
The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority reported that King Fahd International Airport was struck by airstrikes, resulting in two fatalities and eight injuries. Videos of explosions at the airport circulated online, although it has not been confirmed whether they depict the actual airstrikes.
The Houthis claimed that these attacks were a response to military actions by the Saudi-led coalition that have persisted for the past 100 days.
Saree warned that if Saudi Arabia undertakes further military actions, the Houthis would respond forcefully, stating, "We will continue our operations until Saudi attacks cease and the blockade on Yemen is lifted."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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