Missile strike wounds passengers at Riyadh airport terminal

On Saturday, a missile struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, injuring numerous people and causing widespread disruption to flights. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, and ambulances transported dozens of injured individuals, mostly Saudi nationals, for treatment. Several hospitals reported at least five patients in intensive care.

The attack caused extensive flight cancellations and diversions, with at least 225 flights affected over a 24-hour period. Canada's embassy advised citizens to avoid traveling to the airport due to ongoing military activity. While Yemen's Houthi movement was suspected of the strike, Saudi authorities had not officially confirmed responsibility.

The missile attack followed two previous assaults on the same airport on Thursday, which killed three Saudi citizens, including a pilot, and injured several others. The incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of civilian airport facilities to missile attacks, especially amid ongoing conflict in neighboring Yemen. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has issued warnings about the risks posed by missile launches and drone activity in the region.

Saudi Arabia has sought international support to address the growing tensions and protect its aviation infrastructure.