A projectile struck a passenger terminal at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, causing a fire, according to Saudi officials. This follows a missile attack on the same terminal the previous day that killed at least 12 people. The Saudi-led coalition confirmed both incidents, attributing them to Houthi rebels.
The first attack occurred on Saturday, when a missile hit the terminal, sparking a fire and resulting in 12 fatalities. The second strike, also a projectile, hit the same location on Sunday, though no immediate casualties were reported. The Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for both attacks, which have intensified tensions in the region.
The attacks come amid ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Houthi group has previously targeted Saudi infrastructure, including oil facilities and military installations. The recent strikes on Riyadh airport mark a new escalation in the conflict, with both attacks targeting civilian infrastructure.
This is the second time the airport has been hit in less than a week, highlighting the vulnerability of key Saudi locations. The Saudi-led coalition has not yet issued a statement on retaliation, but the attacks have drawn international attention. The situation underscores the ongoing instability in the region and the risks posed by cross-border conflicts.
