Houthi strikes on Riyadh prompt flight cancellations and Saudi counterstrikes
Houthi missiles have targeted Riyadh for three days, killing one person at the airport, while Saudi forces have hit fuel depots near Sana'a.
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What happened
Houthi forces have fired ballistic missiles at Riyadh for three days, and one person was killed in a strike on the airport. Several Indian airlines have cancelled flights to and from the Saudi capital, and India's embassy has told citizens they can leave via neighbouring countries. Saudi forces have now struck strategic oil depots near Yemen's capital, after warning civilians to evacuate nearby areas.
Why it matters
Pakistan has pledged military backing to Saudi Arabia under a defence pact.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 7:54 PM ET: Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired at Riyadh, as the Houthis said they had targeted the airport.
- Oct 13, 8:12 AM ET: India's embassy issued an advisory allowing Indians in emergencies to leave Saudi Arabia via neighbouring countries, as four Indian airlines cancelled Riyadh flights until October 17.
- Oct 13, 1:26 PM ET: Saudi Arabia struck strategic oil depots near Yemen's capital, the biggest attack so far on Houthi energy infrastructure.
- Oct 13, 2:55 PM ET: The Houthis warned they would retaliate by targeting the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Dammam.
- Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia grow as rebels advance on Taiz
- Saudi Arabia strikes oil depots near Yemen's capital
- Houthi media say Saudi-led coalition struck Sanaa targets
- Iran offers to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Houthis
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