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Dozens Injured in New Riyadh Airport Strike
11 Oct
Summary
- New attack on Riyadh airport injures dozens.
- Flights to and from Riyadh were cancelled or diverted.
- The attack escalates fighting between Yemen factions.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh experienced another attack on Saturday, resulting in numerous injuries and the suspension of operations. Eyewitnesses reported seeing injured individuals, and medical facilities were alerted to a serious emergency situation. Several international airlines cancelled flights to Riyadh, with tracking services showing all air traffic to the capital diverted or halted.
The attack follows similar strikes on Saudi airports in recent weeks. The Houthis, who control much of northwestern Yemen, have claimed responsibility for these attacks, stating they are retaliating against Saudi Arabia's involvement in Yemen's civil war. This escalation occurs amid a marked increase in fighting between Yemeni government forces and the Houthis, following the breakdown of a temporary ceasefire brokered in 2022.
The conflict has severe humanitarian consequences, and the Houthis have declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia. Their actions, including missile and drone attacks, are presented as a response to a long-standing Saudi blockade and an earlier air strike on Sanaa airport.
