Saudi Arabia Running Low on Interceptor Missiles to Counter Further Houthi Strikes, Reports WSJ
Saudi officials are seeking more air defenses as Houthi strikes have killed 13 and injured hundreds, the Wall Street Journal reported.
- Saudi Arabia is running low on interceptor missiles, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, following Houthi attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday and Sunday that killed at least 13 people.
- Intensifying attacks by Yemeni rebels have transformed parts of the Saudi capital, located more than 500 miles from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen, into a potential battle zone as the kingdom struggles to cover the country with air defense.
- The General Authority of Civil Aviation stated the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport resulted in 12 fatalities and 309 injuries, while earlier strikes on October 6 and 7 caused three deaths and 36 injuries.
- Facing critical shortages, the kingdom has reportedly called on Pakistan for help, while Houthi military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree reiterated threats to international airlines, calling Saudi airports "unsafe" in a statement on Telegram.
- The United States has resisted requests for military help, though it has sent military advisers, while the Indian Embassy confirmed one Indian national injured in the Riyadh attack has died, raising the total death toll to 13.
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Saudi Arabia faces a missile-defence crunch after deadly Riyadh airport attack
Saudi Arabia is experiencing a critical shortage of interceptor missiles as Houthi attacks intensify across the region. Recent strikes on King Khalid International Airport resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, raising significant security concerns. The Indian Embassy confirmed the death of an Indian national injured in the attack, amidst concerns for injured citizens. Houthi military officials are warning international travelers against …
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Saudi Arabia is running low on interceptor missiles needed to defend against further Houthi strikes, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, as intensifying attacks by the Yemeni rebel groups have led to the death of 13 people following strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday.
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Saudi Arabia is running low on interceptor missiles needed to defend against further Houthi strikes, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, as intensifying attacks by the Yemeni rebel groups have led to the death of 13 people following strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday.
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Saudi Arabia running low on interceptors to defend against Houthi missile strikes – report
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia strain kingdom's security and economy - report Saudi Arabia is running low on the interceptors needed to fend off further Houthi strikes, Saudi officials said, according to The Wall Street Journal. People familiar with the kingdom's deliberations said it has struggled to cover the vast country with air defense and has been shifting batteries around to protect palaces and energy infrastructure. The shortage comes af…
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