Houthi attacks on Saudi airports kill 3, injure 36; Saudi military responds
Yemeni Houthi rebels struck two Saudi international airports, killing three and injuring 36, per Saudi civil aviation authority. The attacks mark a significant escalation in cross-border strikes, prompting a Saudi military response. Details on specific airports and damage remain unclear.
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Houthi Missile/Drone Strikes Escalate Against Saudi Arabia, Yemen Airports
Houthi forces have significantly escalated cross-border attacks, launching ballistic missiles and explosive drones at Aden International Airport, and multiple Saudi airports including Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, Abha International Airport, and an airbase in Khamis Mushait. Saudi authorities confirm three deaths and 36 injuries at Saudi airports, with Saudi Arabia conducting retaliatory strikes against 82 Houthi targets. The attacks signal a renewed Houthi offensive and a widening of the conflict beyond Yemen's borders.