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Saudis probe defense failures after Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Saudis investigate how air defenses missed Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh airport.
In brief
Saudis investigate how air defenses missed Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh airport. Saudi Arabia launched an investigation into how its air defense systems failed to stop a Houthi attack that killed 13 people and wounded over 300 at Riyadh airport. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Saudis launch defense probe
Saudi Arabia launched an investigation to determine how its air defenses failed to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Houthis target Riyadh airport
Houthis first fired multiple drones to pave the way for cruise and ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
Houthi missiles pose challenge
Houthis possess ballistic missiles with warheads that change direction during flight, challenging Saudi Patriot interceptors.
Attack reached Riyadh
Houthi missiles and drones flew over 1,000 kilometers to reach Riyadh, with no earlier warning from air defenses.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts missiles
Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles launched by Houthis toward Riyadh.
Houthis warn of airport closures
Houthis warned international airlines that all Saudi airports except Mecca and Medina were unsafe after the attack.
Saudi officials seek U.S. help
Saudi officials want U.S. to become more directly involved in countering Houthi attacks.
Houthis report casualties
Houthi health ministry reported 107 Yemenis killed by Saudi-led coalition since Sept. 3, with 60% of casualties being women and children.
Riyadh airport remains closed
Riyadh airport remained closed Monday as workers in financial district were told to work from home.
The headline
Saudi Arabia launched an investigation into how its air defense systems failed to stop a Houthi attack that killed 13 people and wounded over 300 at Riyadh airport.
