A missile strike hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, killing 12 people and injuring 309, according to Saudi authorities. The attack, attributed to Yemen’s Houthi group, led to the airport’s closure and widespread flight disruptions. The casualties included four Saudi citizens and eight foreign residents, with two Bangladeshis and one each from the United States and Egypt among the victims.
The Houthi group warned airlines, travelers, and airport workers to stay away from Saudi airports on Sunday. The attack marked the deadliest on Saudi soil in over a decade. The Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have intensified this week, with reports of multiple strikes targeting the capital’s international airport. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed the casualties and the airport’s closure.
The conflict between the Houthi group and Saudi Arabia has escalated, with both sides exchanging strikes on major airports. The Houthi attacks have targeted key infrastructure, undermining Saudi efforts to maintain stability. The United Nations and the European Union have condemned the attack, while President Trump warned the US may join Saudi Arabia in retaliatory strikes against the Houthis. The situation highlights the ongoing asymmetrical nature of the conflict, with the Houthi group using missile attacks to challenge Saudi ambitions.
