Coalition: Over 1,100 missiles and drones launched at Saudi Arabia since start of Yemen operations
Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Maliki says Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have killed 19 and injured 364, with King Khalid International Airport worst hit.
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Major General Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, announced that Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have resulted in 19 deaths and 364 injuries. He added that attacks on King Khalid International Airport alone have caused 17 deaths and more than 330 injuries.
Speaking at a press conference, Al-Maliki revealed that 1,104 missiles and 1,135 drones have been launched at the Kingdom since the start of operations. He noted that the Houthis use tunnel entrances and mountain cavities to launch their missiles.
He explained that the coalition has destroyed 127 storage sites in mountainous areas and numerous launch platforms in recent days, affirming the coalition's readiness to counter Houthi threats. "We have all the capabilities to deal with Houthi threats," he said.