A missile strike hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 12 people and injuring over 300 others. The attack, claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, occurred on Saturday. Saudi civil aviation authorities confirmed the casualties, including four Saudi citizens and nationals from Bangladesh, Palestine, the U.S. Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Sudan. The injured include those in critical condition.
The attack marks the third at the airport this week. Video footage shows damage inside the facility. Saudi authorities evacuated the airport following the blast. The Houthi rebels have been accused of launching attacks on Saudi targets in retaliation for a military offensive against them in Yemen.
The U.S. Has raised its travel warning for Saudi Arabia, advising citizens to avoid the airport and surrounding areas. This follows a series of attacks attributed to the Houthi group. The conflict in Yemen, involving a Saudi-led coalition and Iran-backed rebels, has intensified in recent weeks. The repeated targeting of Saudi infrastructure highlights the ongoing tensions between the two sides.
The attack at King Khalid International Airport underscores the escalating violence in the region. The Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for previous strikes on Saudi sites. The Saudi government has condemned the attacks and vowed to take action against the group. The incident has also prompted international calls for de-escalation and humanitarian aid in Yemen.
