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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?
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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
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