A deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has left 12 people dead and 309 injured, according to the kingdom’s civil aviation authority. Airport operations were suspended following the incident, while several foreign embassies advised their citizens to avoid air travel amid security concerns.
Yemen’s Houthi movement subsequently threatened further attacks on Saudi airports, raising concerns about a wider escalation in the conflict.
What Happened At Riyadh Airport?
The attack on Saturday was described as one of the deadliest incidents on Saudi soil in more than a decade. According to the Saudi-led coalition, the strike was carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi group, although the group stopped short of directly claiming responsibility for the airport attack.
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A diplomatic source also attributed the strike to a Houthi missile. The coalition condemned the incident as a war crime and vowed retaliation. Saudi authorities said the 12 people killed included four Saudi citizens and nationals of Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. Some of the 309 injured were reported to be in serious condition.
Houthis Threaten Further Attacks On Saudi Airports
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned that Saudi airports and airspace could face additional attacks. The group advised passengers against travelling through the kingdom’s airports, while excluding the holy cities of Mecca and Medina from its warning. The threat followed a series of attacks targeting Riyadh and other strategic locations in Saudi Arabia.
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