Riyadh:The Houthi group in Yemen has announced that it carried out attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and on oil pumping stations along Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline. This development marks a significant escalation as it targets crucial facilities within the Kingdom.
According to Maan News Agency, the attacks were reported by the Houthi group, although there has been no confirmation from Saudi authorities regarding any damage to the sites. The East-West pipeline, stretching approximately 1,200 kilometers, is a critical part of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure, linking oil fields in the Eastern Province to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, thus enabling oil exports beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
The announcement of these attacks occurs amid rising regional tensions and an increase in mutual targeting of vital infrastructure, including energy facilities and airports. Previously, Saudi air defenses reported intercepting missiles aimed at Riyadh, and there is no independent information available to verify the extent of the damage claimed by the Houthis.