In brief
A missile struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, killing 14 people and wounding over 300. The attack, part of a series of strikes linked to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, was captured on CCTV, showing passer‑by scrambling for cover. The Houthi spokesperson warned that all Saudi airports, except those in Mecca and Medina, remain potential targets, vowing further strikes. Saudi authorities are investigating the incident while regional tensions rise.
A missile slammed into Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, killing 14 people and leaving more than 300 injured. CCTV footage inside the airport shows passengers and staff scrambling for cover as the blast and smoke cloud exploded around the terminal.
The attack follows a wave of strikes earlier in the week that targeted Saudi airspace and oil facilities. Yemen’s Houthi movement claims responsibility, describing the missiles as a mix of ballistic and cruise types delivered by drones. Houthi spokesman Brig Gen Yahya Saree warned that all Saudi airports, except those in Mecca and Medina, are potential targets and pledged more attacks.
Saudi security forces have launched an investigation into the attack, and Tehran and Riyadh have heightened preparedness at key air hubs. The event underscores the growing volatility in the region, with international airlines now urged to reconsider routes that pass over conflict zones. Experts caution that further missile activity could disrupt global aviation and increase regional instability.
