{
  "id": 13848385,
  "title": "Nigeria condemns Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/nigeria-condemns-houthi-attack-on-king-khalid-international-airport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T01:39:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/ssy03acr1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria has vehemently denounced the Houthi militia's assault on King Khalid International Airport, which resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. The Federal Republic of Nigeria vehemently condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport, claiming it as a grave escalation and a breach of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, thereby undermining regional peace endeavors. In a statement, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs termed the attack as a severe provocation and a violation of Saudi Arabia's territorial integrity, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to international law, particularly obligations to preserve civilian lives and secure crucial infrastructure. Nigeria also conveyed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia's government and populace, offering condolences to the bereaved families and expressing hope for a speedy recovery for the injured.",
  "summary": "A fresh Houthi strike hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 11 others, according to Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority. The deceased is identified by Malay Mail as a Pakistani resident. The attack caused property damage and occurred hours after the Saudi-led coalition reported a projectile striking the airport and sparking a fire, while air defenses intercepted a nearby missile. Nigeria has strongly condemned the attack, which resulted in deaths and injuries, according to Ajel English.\n\nThe Sunday strike followed a deadly attack on Saturday that killed at least a dozen people, according to Malay Mail, or at least 12 people, according to France 24. Al-Monitor describes the Saturday attack as the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade. The previous strike forced authorities to suspend operations at the airport.\n\nThe Iran-backed group claimed responsibility for multiple attacks over a 24-hour period and threatened to continue targeting the kingdom's transit hubs. Flightradar24 reported via X that authorities extended the airport closure by 24 hours until 2100 GMT.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Pakistani national killed in second Houthi strike on Riyadh airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pakistani-national-killed-in-second-houthi-strike-on-riyadh-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-11T23:20:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Fresh Houthi strike hits Riyadh airport a day after deadly attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/fresh-houthi-strike-hits-riyadh-airport-a-day-after-deadly-attack",
        "published": "2026-10-12T01:01:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}