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Saudi Arabia Explosions: Explosions in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia

  Saudi Arabia Explosions: Several sounds of loud explosions were heard in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The blasts came shortly after Saudi Arabia's Department of Civil Defense issued a warning about the potential threat.


However, there was no immediate information about the cause of the blasts and any damage caused by them. The incident occurred at a time when hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's pro-Iranian Houthi rebels continue.

Yahya Sari, the military spokesman for Yemen's Houthi rebels, has claimed responsibility for the missile and drone attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. He claimed that six military operations have been carried out targeting the strategic and military locations of Saudi Arabia.


According to him drones were used along with ballistic and cruise missiles in these operations. These attacks have been carried out in response to Saudi Arabia's alleged military operations against Yemen.


Aramco locations and military camps are also targeted


Yahya Sari claimed that the first strike targeted Riyadh's airport, oil storage tanks and an Aramco tower. In the second attack, the Aramco facilities in Khurais and in the third attack on Pumping Station No. 8 in Dawadmi.


The fourth attack targeted the National Guard camp in Najran, the fifth targeted military bases in al-Jawf province, and the sixth targeted Saudi army units in Raghwa and Madghal areas of Marib province. He claimed several Saudi soldiers were killed and wounded, but these have not been independently confirmed.


Accused of 105 attacks on Yemen


Yahya Sari alleged that Saudi Arabia has carried out 105 air and missile strikes on Yemen in the last 24 hours. Many states including Sana were targeted in these. He also claimed that dozens of civilians were killed and injured.

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