Dozens reported injured in Yemeni Houthi attack at Riyadh airport
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on Riyadh’s airport in Saudi Arabia, injuring dozens of people and causing panic. The attack comes amid ongoing fighting in Yemen, where government forces backed by Saudi Arabia are trying to recapture key areas from the Houthis.Key Facts
- A missile strike hit Riyadh’s international airport, injuring dozens of people.
- Witnesses saw injuries and chaos at the airport, with some people taken to hospital.
- Five people were reported in intensive care, and several others were hurt by shattered glass.
- The Houthis have increased attacks on Saudi targets after a truce in Yemen collapsed in July.
- Saudi-backed Yemeni forces are fighting to regain control of the Bab al-Mandab strait from the Houthis.
- The Bab al-Mandab strait is a strategic waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
- There are conflicting reports about how much of the area has been retaken by pro-government forces.
- The ongoing conflict has caused heavy fighting and many casualties on both sides.
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