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Riyadh on alert after Houthi attack damages Saudi capital
Saudi Arabia's civil defence authority has issued a security alert for the capital Riyadh following an attack attributed to Houthi militants. The assault caused damage to several floors of the Aramco Tower but resulted in no reported casualties.
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Riyadh's civil defence department has activated heightened alert protocols following an attack on the Saudi capital attributed to Houthi insurgents. The strike targeted infrastructure in the city, with windows on multiple levels of the Aramco Tower damaged in the incident.
No casualties were reported from the attack, according to officials. The civil defence authority's alert underscores ongoing security concerns in the region as Houthi militants, based in Yemen, have repeatedly targeted Saudi Arabian facilities and urban centres.
The attack on Aramco Tower, one of the capital's prominent structures, marks the latest in a series of incidents affecting the kingdom's major cities. Saudi Arabia's air defence systems have been engaged in countering such threats over an extended period.
The alert issued by civil defence authorities advises residents and businesses to remain vigilant and prepared. The incident highlights the persistent security challenges faced by the Gulf nation amid regional tensions.