Houthi missile strikes kill three at Riyadh airport including airline captain
Two missile strikes on King Khalid International Airport forced diplomats to shelter in place and delayed dozens of flights, as Yemen’s government claimed progress in its Red Sea counter-offensive. Houthi forces said they were holding their ground.
On Thursday, three individuals, including a Saudi airline captain, were killed in missile strikes targeting Riyadh International Airport, according to Saudi Arabia. The Yemeni Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attacks. Two missile strikes on the capital's airport and a Saudia Airlines plane resulted in the deaths of three civilians.
The national carrier confirmed the captain's death, expressing deep sadness and honoring his memory. The missile strikes caused diplomats to shelter in place, international schools to implement safety measures, and led to flight delays or cancellations. Yemen's civil defense agency reported that missile debris damaged a kindergarten and a medical complex.
Saudi authorities rarely admit civilian targets were hit. The Houthis, who control much of Yemen, warned Saudi oil facility workers to evacuate. Despite the kingdom's military intervention, the Houthis have maintained control over key areas, including the capital Sana'a and major population centers. The ongoing conflict has displaced over 200,000 people in Yemen due to ruined infrastructure.
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