On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority reported that an Egyptian and an Algerian national were killed at Abha airport, while a Sudanese national was killed at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The attacks, claimed by Yemen's Houthi fighters, also wounded 36 people, with injuries ranging from minor to severe. The authority stated that all injured individuals were immediately transported to hospitals to receive necessary medical care.
The Houthi fighters claimed a series of attacks on Saudi targets, including firing a ballistic missile at Riyadh airport. The Saudi-led coalition backing pro-government forces in Yemen said it destroyed the ballistic missile launch platform used in the attack on Riyadh. The coalition also reported that a missile targeting Riyadh airport was intercepted.
The attacks caused material damage and prompted concerns about the escalating conflict in Yemen. Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war, with the Houthis battling pro-government forces supported by the Gulf kingdom. The Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, claimed that drones and missiles targeted Saudi Arabia's Abha airport and King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait, hitting their targets accurately.
The Saudi-led military coalition earlier reported that a missile targeting Riyadh airport was intercepted. The coalition also said it was working to prevent further attacks. The attacks on international airports in Riyadh and Abha prompted concerns about the safety of air travel and the potential for further escalation.
The Egyptian foreign ministry has not commented on the incident. However, the incident highlights the regional implications of the conflict in Yemen. Egypt has been involved in regional efforts to address the crisis. The incident also raises concerns about the safety of Egyptian nationals abroad.
The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing for several years, with the Houthis controlling large parts of the country. The Saudi-led coalition has been backing pro-government forces in an effort to restore stability. The conflict has had significant humanitarian consequences, with thousands of people killed or displaced.
The international community has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The United Nations has been working to broker a ceasefire and facilitate negotiations between the parties. The incident highlights the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict to prevent further loss of life and instability in the region.
Key points
- An Egyptian national was among three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi airports.
- The attacks, claimed by Yemen's Houthi fighters, also wounded 36 people.
- The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing for several years, with the Houthis controlling large parts of the country.
