Houthis bombard Saudi air links in effort to cut kingdom off from rest of world
Missile attacks on airports are spooking travelers and threatening another pillar of the kingdom’s growth.
Egypt firmly denounced the assaults on King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia aircraft, which resulted in the deaths of three Saudi citizens and injuries to numerous civilians. The attacks on Saudi Arabia at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia flight were described by Egypt as a blatant violation of international law, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
Egypt expressed full solidarity with the Kingdom, pledging support for all steps taken to ensure its security, sovereignty, and the protection of its citizens. Egypt emphasized that such acts, which target civilian aviation, jeopardize both regional and global security and stability. The Egyptian government conveyed its deepest sympathies to the Saudi government and people, offering heartfelt condolences to the injured and hoping for a rapid recovery.
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- US tells UN Houthis must cease attacks on Saudi, Yemeni governments middleeasteye.net
- Qatar denounces attacks on Saudi gulf-times.com
- Egypt condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, voices full support english.ajel.sa
- Three Saudi nationals killed, several hurt in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport dailytimes.com.pk
