Leaked footage shows Saudi Ministry of Defense on fire following Yemeni strike

Last updated Oct 22, 2026 11:38 PM

RIYADH, Oct 23 (YPA) – Leaked footage on Thursday documented a fire and rising plumes of smoke at the Saudi Ministry of Defense following a Yemeni strike.

On Thursday, Sanaa forces officially announced in a military statement that they had targeted the Saudi Ministry of Defense in Riyadh as part of four military operations launched deep inside Saudi territory using ballistic missiles and drones. The operations also targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Aramco facilities in Yanbu, and Abha International Airport.

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