Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Injures Hundreds

· Aviation · Saudi Arabia

A missile strike hit Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport (RUH), killing 12 people and injuring another 309, according to reports. A separate attack also struck Dammam Airport as Saudi Arabia faced a fresh wave of Houthi attacks; the reported death toll linked to Riyadh's airport rose to 13. The strikes caused growing flight disruptions across the country, with airlines forced to alter or suspend services. The attacks mark an escalation in the conflict affecting civilian aviation infrastructure in the region, hitting one of the Middle East's largest international gateways and forcing carriers and passengers to contend with immediate operational and safety fallout.

Why it matters：Attacks on major international gateways disrupt global connectivity and highlight the growing risk to civil aviation infrastructure in conflict zones, affecting airlines, insurers and passengers worldwide.

Key points

  • Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) strike killed 12 and injured 309
  • Dammam Airport was also hit in the same wave of attacks
  • Flight disruptions spread as carriers adjusted services

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