Second Riyadh airport strike; 12 dead, 309 injured
AI-generated briefing · First published
A second projectile hit King Khalid International Airport on Sunday after Saturday's attack killed 12 and injured 309. The airport remains closed.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was hit by a second unidentified projectile on Sunday, causing a fire, hours after Saturday's strike killed 12 people and injured 309, according to Saudi civil aviation authorities and the Saudi-led coalition. [1] [2] [3] [4]
The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Houthis, calling the attack a war crime and vowing a response. The Houthis warned airlines to avoid Saudi airports and said they would continue strikes unless Saudi aggression stops. [2] [3] [4]
US President Donald Trump said the US would decide quickly on possible strikes against the Houthis. The UK said it could provide more support. Australia advised against travel to the airport. [3] [4]
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