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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Samy Magdy

Why did Saudi air defences fail to intercept the Houthi attack on Riyadh airport?

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  • Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation into how its air defences failed to intercept a fatal Houthi missile and drone attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh , which killed at least 13 people and injured over 300.
  • Preliminary findings suggest Iran -backed Houthi rebels deployed drones to bypass detection before firing advanced cruise and ballistic missiles across a distance of more than 1,000 kilometres.
  • The attack signals a significant escalation in the expanding Middle East conflict that commenced seven months ago following the launch of the US and Israel war against Iran.
  • US president Donald Trump revealed he is considering military strikes against the Houthis as Saudi Arabia urges greater direct US involvement to protect regional security.
  • Retaliatory Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen have reportedly caused civilian casualties, prompting calls from Emirati diplomats for unified Gulf defence action.

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