The armed forces of Yemen have once again escalated regional tensions by firing two ballistic missiles towards the cities of Haradh and Dhahran in Saudi Arabia. These missiles were launched simultaneously today (exact date not specified), and following this, Saudi civil defense announced that a danger alert had been activated in Riyadh.
Details of the Attacks and the Response of the Arab Coalition
According to news sources, loud explosions were heard in northern Riyadh as well as in Dhahran, near the headquarters of Aramco. The coalition led by Saudi Arabia announced that it successfully intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles. These missiles, fired by Yemeni forces, were targeted at Haradh and Dhahran respectively. However, reports indicate that shrapnel from the interception operation fell in a residential area in Dhahran.
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Consequences of the Attacks and Possible Damages
Despite the sound of several explosions being heard from King Khalid Airport and the Riyadh oil refinery, no reports have yet been published regarding the number of casualties or the extent of potential damages from these attacks. This situation could heighten concerns about the security of oil facilities and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, these attacks indicate the ongoing tensions and conflicts in Yemen and their impacts on neighboring regions.
On the other hand, the Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia, which continuously focuses on countering military threats from Yemen, seems to have made immediate decisions in this regard. Following these attacks, Saudi defensive forces are assessing and evaluating the security situation in the affected areas.
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