The attacks exposing Saudi Arabia's biggest weakness | BBC News

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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 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

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