Saudi Arabia is on heightened alert as Houthi missile and drone attacks raise fresh concerns over the security of Riyadh, Saudi airports and critical oil infrastructure. Saudi air defences reportedly intercepted a fresh barrage targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, while explosions and emergency alerts added to concerns over the widening regional conflict. The Houthis have claimed Riyadh airport was among their targets and warned airlines against operating flights to parts of Saudi Arabia outside Mecca and Medina. WATCH

Saudi Arabia is facing heightened security concerns after Houthi-claimed strikes targeted key airports in the kingdom, with attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reportedly leaving three civilians dead and 36 others injured, according to Saudi aviation authorities. The casualties included a Moroccan and an Algerian woman at Abha airport, while a Sudanese citizen was killed and eight residents, including five Saudis, were injured in the attack on Riyadh. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is coordinating with security authorities to assess the damage and reinforce safety measures for passengers and airport workers as fears of further attacks grow. Saudi-led coalition forces also reported intercepting a ballistic missile north of Riyadh and destroying a launch platform in Sanaa that was allegedly being used to target the Saudi capital. WATCH