Suspected Houthi attack on Riyadh airport kills two, wounds dozens: medical sources
Riyadh airport halts operations after a suspected Houthi missile strike kills two people, wounds dozens and triggers a mass call-up of doctors.
A suspected Houthi missile strike at Riyadh international airport on Saturday killed two people and injured dozens, prompting authorities to halt airport operations. The attack, which follows a recent wave of strikes against Saudi targets, prompted health officials to call in doctors to handle the serious emergency. The casualties included an Egyptian flight attendant for a Saudi airline and a Palestinian with Egyptian travel documents.
The Saudi civil aviation authority and diplomatic sources attributed the attack to a Houthi missile. Two doctors confirmed the deaths and the nationalities of the victims. The attack occurred close to Saudi Arabia's high-profile convention and entertainment season, with Riyadh set to host a packed calendar of events.
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