Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport kill three Saudis

· Security · Saudi Arabia · Yemen

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing three Saudi citizens including a pilot and wounding several others in the deadliest attack on the kingdom since it launched a major military offensive with allies against the Houthis in Yemen. The Saudi-led coalition vowed a 'firm' response. The UAE condemned the attacks on the airport and a Saudia aircraft. Europe's EASA aviation safety body widened the area of Saudi airspace where it recommends airlines not to operate following the strikes.

Why it matters：The escalation threatens Saudi aviation and regional oil infrastructure, widening the Yemen war's reach.

Key points

  • Three Saudis were killed, including a pilot, and several wounded.
  • The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack.
  • EASA widened its warning area for Saudi airspace.

Sources (original reporting)

More stories from this day