Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, announced on Tuesday the execution of a ballistic missile attack targeting the Saudi Ministry of Defense in the capital Riyadh, confirming a direct hit on the target. The military spokesperson of the movement
stated that the armed forces successfully carried out two operations using ballistic missiles, with the first targeting a military transport aircraft at Najran airport, and the second targeting another aircraft at Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait. In a separate
statement, Ansar Allah confirmed the precise hit on the Ministry of Defense in Riyadh with a ballistic missile. Earlier in the day, the Saudi Civil Defense announced the activation of an early warning alert due to threats in the airspace
over several regions including Riyadh and Najran. The international coalition also reported intercepting two ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh. Additionally, the Houthis declared an attack on the Ras Tanura refinery in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province with a ballistic missile, causing
large fires at the site and confirming the accuracy of the strike.
