Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three
Summary
Saudi Arabia reopened Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport after attacks by the Houthi armed group killed three people and injured several others. The attacks damaged airport facilities and a Saudia Airlines plane, and were part of ongoing conflict between the Houthis and Yemen’s internationally recognized government backed by Riyadh.Key Facts
- The Houthis launched missile attacks that hit Riyadh’s main airport and other airports in Saudi Arabia this week.
- Three people were killed, including a Saudia Airlines pilot, and many others were injured in attacks on airports.
- Airport operations in Riyadh have returned to normal after temporary closure caused by damage.
- The Houthis warned airlines not to fly in Saudi airspace except near the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
- The attacks are linked to ongoing fighting in Yemen between Houthi rebels and government forces backed by Saudi Arabia.
- Yemeni government forces claimed advances near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a key shipping route, despite continued fighting.
- Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia to support defense under a pact signed earlier this year.
- The Saudi-led coalition destroyed Houthi rocket launch platforms used in recent attacks to protect regional security.
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