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Several recent strikes have hit the international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh. The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have claimed responsibility, saying they…
Several recent strikes have hit the international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have claimed responsibility, saying they are targeting Saudi Arabia over its support for government forces in Yemen's civil war.
Saudi Arabia's energy minister has vowed a "serious" response.
But how are the missiles managing to hit the major airport without interception and can something similar happen in Europe?
Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews
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In this video…
0:39 - CCTV of the Houthi attacks on the airport
1:39 - How did the missiles breach Saudi defences?
2:20 - Reports some air defences were moved ahead of attacks
3:08 - The dangerous weapons the Houthis possess
4:22 - How much does Saudi Arabia spend on defence?
5:22 - Why Saudi Arabia's sheer size makes defending it difficult
6:29 - What makes the Houthis so difficult to defeat
7:59 - How a similar attack could happen to European nations
9:04 - Why airports are vulnerable targets
#SaudiArabia #Houthi #Riyadh #MiddleEast #BBCNews
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13 Comments
@@JAMESBROWN-ih3ftImported3wk ago
Saudi Arabia Military must be like its business sector. The real work is done by Foreign Nationals. Most Saudis are incompetent and lazy. 🤔
@@tcrimeImported3wk ago
This is what happens when you spend billions on bribing US politicians via "arms sales" and letting them use your country as an airbase to bomb Iran.
@@charleshaines6316Imported3wk ago
Why do missiles keep falling on Saudi territory? They are allied with King trump.
@@i....ARMENIA....1Imported3wk ago
CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHERE IS JAMAL KHASHOGGI ????? Never forget. ......
@@mark-Imported3wk ago
Drone wars is the new threat to World peace
@@ccbanger1414Imported3wk ago
Trump Is the cause of all this
@@NifNafandTrivImported3wk ago
The price of selling Oil in Yuan?
@@faybooth1502Imported3wk ago
They are protecting palaces
@@tookie36Imported3wk ago
Biggest weakness… being hit by an adversary… <br>Pretty big weakness
@@JohnSmith-x4c2xImported3wk ago
How long is the UK going to sit on the sidelines??
@@sarabeth8050Imported3wk ago
Avoid flying into and out of Middle Eastern airports to stay safe.
Several recent strikes have hit the international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have claimed responsibility, saying they are targeting Saudi Arabia over its support for government forces in Yemen's civil war.
Saudi Arabia's energy minister has vowed a "serious" response.
But how are the missiles managing to hit the major airport without interception and can something similar happen in Europe?
Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews
For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news
In this video…
0:39 - CCTV of the Houthi attacks on the airport
1:39 - How did the missiles breach Saudi defences?
2:20 - Reports some air defences were moved ahead of attacks
3:08 - The dangerous weapons the Houthis possess
4:22 - How much does Saudi Arabia spend on defence?
5:22 - Why Saudi Arabia's sheer size makes defending it difficult
6:29 - What makes the Houthis so difficult to defeat
7:59 - How a similar attack could happen to European nations
9:04 - Why airports are vulnerable targets
#SaudiArabia #Houthi #Riyadh #MiddleEast #BBCNews
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