The Saudi-led military coalition has said it destroyed five drones heading towards Madinah and eastern regions of Saudi Arabia before they could reach their intended targets.
According to the coalition spokesperson, the drones were intercepted during a defensive operation. The spokesperson did not provide further details about the incident or disclose whether any damage had occurred.
Yemen’s Military Reports Heavy Strikes Against Houthis
Meanwhile, Yemen’s military has claimed that 200 Houthi fighters were killed during its ongoing operation, named “Fajr Al-Yemen,” against the group.
A Yemeni military spokesperson said government forces carried out 744 attacks against the Houthis over a 24-hour period. The strikes reportedly targeted Houthi command centres, fighters and weapons depots.
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The spokesperson also said Yemeni forces had halted a Houthi advance in Taiz province.
The casualty figures and details of the military operation were attributed to the Yemeni military spokesperson.
Riyadh Airport Resumes Limited Operations
In a separate development, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has resumed limited air traffic under strict security conditions following a temporary closure on October 10 after recent Houthi attacks.
According to a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority, flights arriving at or departing from the airport must obtain prior approval from the authority.
The notice also prohibits aircraft from using Riyadh airport as an alternate destination during emergencies, citing security considerations.
The restrictions indicate that airport operations remain subject to additional security controls as regional tensions continue.
