Why are Houthi missiles breaking through Saudi Arabia’s air defences?
Repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Airport reveal the limitations of even high-tech air defences.
Al Jazeera English reports: Repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Airport reveal the limitations of even high-tech air defences.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Repeated Houthi, Houthi and Saudi Arabia's King Khalid.
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