A strike at Riyadh’s international airport killed at least 12 people and injured 309 others, according to Saudi civil aviation authorities. The attack occurred on Saturday, targeting the airport’s security infrastructure. A diplomatic source linked the incident to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have been engaged in a prolonged conflict with Saudi Arabia. The casualties included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis, and one each from the United States and other nationalities.
The attack marks the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The rebels have previously launched attacks on Saudi territory, including a 2016 strike on a petrochemical plant in Jubail that killed 27 people. This incident follows a series of clashes in the region, with the Houthi group accusing Saudi Arabia of supporting the Yemeni government and conducting airstrikes in Yemen.
The Saudi government has responded to the attack by reinforcing security measures at key locations, including airports and military installations. The incident has also prompted international condemnation, with neighboring countries and global organizations expressing concern over the escalating violence. The attack highlights the continued instability in the region, where the conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties and displaced persons. The situation remains volatile, with both sides continuing to engage in military and political confrontations.
