A missile strike hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 300. The attack, attributed to Yemen’s Houthi militants, marked Saudi Arabia’s deadliest such incident in over a year.
The strike targeted a terminal building at the airport, according to Saudi aviation authorities. Among the casualties were four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshis, and one each from the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt. The attack occurred amid ongoing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, where Houthi rebels have been engaged in a protracted conflict.
This incident follows a series of attacks attributed to the Houthis, who have been targeting Saudi infrastructure as part of their broader conflict. The Saudi-led coalition has been conducting military operations in Yemen since 2015, aiming to restore government control. The attack at Riyadh airport highlights the continued threat posed by the Houthis, despite diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.
The Saudi government has not yet issued a formal statement on the attack, but security forces are investigating the incident. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of civilian infrastructure in the region. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, as the conflict in Yemen continues to impact stability in the Middle East.
