Second Houthi strike hits Riyadh airport; 13 killed, 300+ injured
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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was struck again on Sunday, remaining closed until at least 18 October. Saudi Arabia vows a tough response.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was hit by a second projectile on Sunday, causing a fire in a passenger hall and injuries, after Saturday's attack killed 13 people and injured 308, according to Saudi officials and the Saudi-led coalition. [1] [2] [3]
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, warning airlines to avoid Saudi airports except Mecca and Medina, and vowed further escalation unless Saudi strikes on Yemen stop. [1] [2]
Saudi Arabia extended the airport closure until 18 October, vowed a "serious" response and labeled the attacks "war crimes." The US, UK, EU, China and Iran reacted with concern; Delta Air Lines postponed its Atlanta-Riyadh route until March 2027. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Sources
- Saudi Arabia: Second strike hits Riyadh airport
DW English · · Excerpt
- Saudi capital airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days
BBC World · · Excerpt
- Live: Saudi Arabia extends suspension of operations at Riyadh airport after deadly Houthi attacks
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