Riyadh airport attack: 1 killed, 11 injured after Houthis launch strike; Iran-backed group issues warning | Top updates
At least one person was killed, and 11 others were injured after the Houthis launched another attack targeting Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday. The latest attack disrupted flights, prompted travel warnings, and drew international condemnation.
On Sunday, the Houthis attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, leaving one person dead and 11 others injured. This latest strike came a day after 12 fatalities and over 300 injuries in an earlier assault on the same airport. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority confirmed a fire in a passenger hall caused by a projectile, while the Houthis reiterated their warning to airlines, airport workers, and travelers, blaming Saudi Arabia for failed interceptions and calling for an end to its actions in Yemen.
The UK advised against non-essential travel to Jeddah, Dammam, and other Saudi airports, while the US Federal Aviation Administration cautioned airlines to exercise caution when flying into or over parts of Saudi Arabia. Saudi-led coalition forces shot down a cruise missile and a drone in Yemen, along with a ballistic missile towards Khamis Mushait.
The Houthis' renewed attacks on Saudi airports coincide with the kingdom preparing to host major events to boost foreign investment. The UK and US denounced the attacks, calling for an immediate halt to strikes against civilians and civilian infrastructure.
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- [UPDATED] One dead, 11 wounded in Sunday attack on Riyadh airport nst.com.my
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