Saudi Arabia Facing Shortage of Interceptor Missiles as Houthi Strikes Threaten Oil Exports, Economy
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 at Abha International Airport 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.
- While the United States has sent military advisers, it has resisted requests for military help to roll back the Houthi advance; 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 low on interceptor missiles amid Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia is running low on interceptor missiles needed to defend against attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, raising concerns over the kingdom’s ability to protect critical infrastructure as hostilities intensify, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
Saudi Arabia is grappling with a shortage of interceptor missiles. Houthi attacks have intensified. Air defense batteries have been transferred. The Crown Prince's security has been increased.
Saudi Arabia does not have enough air defense systems to intercept all the missiles and drones launched by the Houthis towards the kingdom, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing its sources. According to them, Riyadh is moving anti-aircraft batteries from one place to another to protect royal palaces and energy infrastructure. “Saudi Arabia is having difficulty ensuring security across the vast territory of the country,” the sources told the p…
Saudi Arabia lacks air defence systems to intercept all rockets and drones launched by Hutus throughout the Kingdom, reports the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Monday with reference to sources. "Saudi Arabia is experiencing difficulties in securing the vast territory of the country, and is transferring anti-aircraft batteries from site to site in an attempt to protect its palaces and energy infrastructure", interviewees stated.
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