The Wall Street Journal reports that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who initiated the Yemen war in 2015, is reportedly hiding in bunkers beneath royal palaces to avoid Houthi ballistic and hypersonic missile strikes. Saudi officials admitted to the WSJ that they cannot protect royal family palaces and oil facilities from Houthi attacks.

The report suggests that Saudi officials are concerned about the kingdom's vulnerability to Houthi weaponry, particularly regarding critical infrastructure.