Riyadh (TDI): Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense briefly activated a public warning alert in Riyadh on Monday over a potential threat before announcing that the danger had passed, as renewed fighting in neighbouring Yemen and Houthi attacks heightened regional security concerns.
The warning was issued through the National Early Warning Platform, which notified residents of a potential danger in the Saudi capital.
In a subsequent notification, Civil Defense confirmed that the threat had passed. Authorities did not immediately disclose the nature of the danger or provide further details about the incident.
Meanwhile, Yemen’s army said on Sunday that 992 military operations against Houthi forces had resulted in approximately 267 fighters and commanders being killed, wounded or forced to flee the battlefield.
Military spokesperson Majed al-Nuzaili said preliminary field reports also indicated that 97 military vehicles and weapons had been destroyed or damaged.
In a statement posted on X, al-Nuzaili said the operations included 19 airstrikes, 29 drone strikes and 944 artillery and rocket attacks targeting Houthi positions, reinforcements and military equipment.
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He reported advances in Al-Jawf province and on southern and southwestern fronts without identifying the specific positions captured. Fighting was also continuing in Marib and Taiz, he added.
Earlier on Sunday, the Yemeni military announced that nine officers, including two field commanders, had been killed during the operations. Their funerals were held in Marib, although the army did not disclose when or where they died.
In separate statements, the military also reported attacks on Houthi positions and vehicles in Marib and Lahj, claiming casualties without providing specific figures.
The developments followed reports by the Saudi-led coalition that it had intercepted a Houthi drone and five missiles directed towards the kingdom on Sunday.
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Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry separately reported minor damage to an Aramco administrative building in Riyadh caused by falling debris following an attempted attack. No casualties were reported.
The latest incidents have renewed concerns over the potential expansion of the Yemen conflict and its implications for security in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
