Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days
Summary
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia was hit by a second missile strike in two days, causing a fire and injuring people. The Houthi group from Yemen said they launched these attacks with missiles and drones, targeting Saudi airports and oil facilities as part of the ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- A projectile hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, causing a fire in a passenger hall and injuries.
- The previous day, a similar strike killed 13 people and injured 308 at the same airport.
- The Houthi group in Yemen claimed responsibility, using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
- Houthis warned airlines and passengers to avoid all Saudi airports and airspace except those in Mecca and Medina.
- The Saudi-led coalition intercepted some missiles and called the attacks "war crimes."
- The attacks also hit oil facilities and Dammam airport in eastern Saudi Arabia.
- U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would decide soon whether to respond with strikes against the Houthis.
- The UK and other Western countries warned their citizens to avoid travel to parts of Saudi Arabia near the Yemen border.
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