Naher Osten: Angriffe auf saudische Flughäfen in Riad und Dammam
Der internationale Flughafen in Riad wurde erneut angegriffen. Der Flugverkehr ist eingestellt. Saudi-Arabien setzt seinen Präsenzunterricht bis Donnerstag aus.
Recent attacks on Saudi Arabian airports in Riyadh and Dammam have raised concerns in the region. The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels seem to have targeted the international airport in Riyadh following a devastating assault. In a subsequent attack on the Riyadh airport, a fire broke out, as reported by the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen.
The Saudi air defense system reportedly intercepted a missile near the airport. In response, Saudi authorities have ordered schools to suspend in-person classes until Thursday and move to remote learning. Saudi Arabia has also confirmed an attack on its Dammam airport, with civil aviation authorities investigating potential damages.
The Houthi rebels had previously claimed responsibility for the assault on Riyadh's airport, resulting in at least twelve deaths and over three hundred injuries. This marks the highest casualty count in an attack on the Gulf nation allied with the United States since the Iran war began at the end of February. The Houthi rebels in Yemen announced their involvement in the attack via a televised address.
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