Video Shows Moment Houthi Missile Struck Riyadh Airport, Killing 14
Several airlines have suspended flights serving Saudi airports, and some embassies, including India, have cautioned citizens about the risks of using them after multiple Houthi warnings about the rebels' use of Saudi airspace.
Footage obtained by Al Arabiya English shows a Houthi strike hitting Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport while passengers, including Umrah pilgrims, were waiting to board flights. According to Saudi authorities, the attack on Saturday killed 13 people and injured more than 300. A subsequent attack on Sunday caused a fire at the airport and injured several others, Middle East Eye reports.
The strikes occur as Saudi Arabia has intensified its military campaign against Houthi forces in recent weeks. Following multiple Houthi warnings regarding the use of Saudi airspace, several airlines have suspended flights serving Saudi airports. NDTV reports that some embassies, including India, have cautioned citizens about the risks of using these airports.
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