Explosions were heard in Riad, the capital of Saudi Arabia, which is a target of the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, after an attack warning.
elchi reports that in a statement published via the Saudi Civil Defense Administration’s „X“ (formerly Twitter) social media account, it was announced that the early warning system in the capital had been activated. The agency also shared an informational message reflecting the safety instructions that citizens should follow during the alarm.
According to witnesses, four explosions were heard in Riad after the warning.
Later, the Civil Defense Administration announced that the danger had passed.
A second notification was sent to mobile phone users in Riad, informing them that the danger had passed and advising them to stay away from potential impact zones and not to approach any suspicious objects in their surroundings.
For some time now, the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen have been carrying out attacks against Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riad, and various other regions using ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Şayəstə