Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport mark most intense attack on Saudi capital in eight months

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched three strikes on Riyadh's airport Thursday, marking the most intense attack on the Saudi capital in eight months of regional war, with aircraft damaged and a school hit by missile fragments. The rebels claimed responsibility for the strikes, which caused major damage to at least one plane and forced flight cancellations. Saudi civil defense reported missile debris falling after an interception, damaging a kindergarten and medical complex, while diplomats sheltered in secure areas. The escalation follows renewed hostilities in July between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemeni government forces, which have killed over 400 people since Monday. The conflict has displaced 200,000 in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia seeking international support without success.