Saudi Arabia airports targeted in Houthi attacks, 3 wounded

Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority reported that three individuals suffered minor injuries and property was damaged following attacks against two southern airports on October 5. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed that King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport were the targets.

Emergency response teams, as per their protocols, sprang into action to assist the injured and manage the situation. The three wounded individuals were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for necessary medical care. GACA is collaborating with relevant authorities to evaluate the extent of the damage, confirm the safety of the airport premises, and implement necessary steps to safeguard passengers and uphold the security of civil aviation operations.

The Houthis, after the attacks, claimed responsibility, stating that their forces had targeted various locations across southern Saudi Arabia, encompassing airports and military installations, as the conflict escalates. The Saudi-led coalition reported that Houthis launched a missile strike on Riyadh, while Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi drones en route to Riyadh and near Khamis Mushait.

Reports also surfaced of a Saudi Arabian expatriate sustaining injuries from Houthi missile debris and damages to a prayer room.