Saudi Arabia’s capital has been rocked by a fresh attack on its international airport, a day after a deadly strike forced authorities to suspend operations.
Riyadh’s international airport has been hit by a fresh Houthi strike, killing one person and injuring 11 others, according to reports, in a sharp escalation of attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The latest incident occurred on Sunday, just a day after another deadly attack claimed by the Yemeni armed group forced authorities to suspend airport operations.
Saturday’s attack was described as the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, raising fresh concerns about the security situation and the potential for further escalation in the region.
The attacks mark a significant development in the long-running conflict in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has provided military support to the internationally recognised government in its fight against the Houthis.
The Houthis, who control Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and large parts of the country’s north, have been engaged in a protracted conflict with the Yemeni government and its regional allies.
Saudi Arabia has faced repeated threats and attacks linked to the conflict, although the latest incidents represent a fresh challenge to security around one of the kingdom’s key transport hubs.
The reported casualties and disruption to airport operations are likely to intensify concerns over the impact of the renewed violence on civilians and critical infrastructure.
Further details about the latest strike, including the extent of the damage and the response by Saudi authorities, were not immediately available.
