Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport kill 3, operations resume
Houthi attacks targeted Riyadh airport facilities and Saudi Airlines aircraft, killing 3 Saudi citizens and injuring others. Saudi authorities confirmed the casualties, while airport operations have resumed. This marks a significant escalation in Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure, with civilian casualties and disruption to a major international hub.
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Houthi Missile Attacks on Riyadh Airport Escalate, Causing Civilian Casualties
Houthi forces have launched multiple missile attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, resulting in confirmed civilian casualties and significant disruption. While Saudi authorities confirm 12 fatalities and over 300 injuries from one attack, other reports cite 3 deaths, indicating some discrepancy in casualty figures. The repeated targeting of a major international airport represents a significant escalation in the Houthi campaign against Saudi Arabia.