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 civilians forced into shelter. The rebels claimed responsibility for the strikes, which severely damaged at least one plane, while Saudi civil defense reported missile fragments hitting a kindergarten and medical complex after interceptions. Diplomats took refuge and international schools moved children to basements amid the unprecedented assault. The escalation follows renewed hostilities in July between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen's government, backed by Saudi Arabia, with over 400 deaths since Monday's offensive. The rebels also threatened oil facilities, while more than 200,000 Yemenis have been displaced in the latest humanitarian crisis.