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Saudi Arabia Strikes Houthi Targets After Attacks on Riyadh Airport

Saudi Arabia says it has struck back at the Yemeni Houthi movement as the group continues to attack the capital, Riyadh.

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There was a bang in Riyadh on Sunday, and residents were alerted to an ongoing attack. Overnight, the Saudi military said it had shot down a ballistic missile heading towards the capital.

It then said it had struck back at Houthi positions in Yemen. A spokesman for the Saudi-led forces in the war said they had attacked and destroyed several launch pads, weapons depots and underground tunnels.

Houthi forces, who control much of Yemen and are backed by Iran, have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia in recent weeks, targeting Riyadh's international airport in several attacks.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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