The Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation announced on Friday that three Saudi citizens were killed and several others injured in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday. The attacks, which were claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels, caused damage to a Saudi Airlines plane and disrupted flights at the airport. The rebels also launched attacks on an airport in Najran and a military base in Khamis Mushait.
According to sources, the Houthi rebels have been targeting Saudi airports and military installations in recent days, prompting the Saudi military to intercept several missiles. The rebels have said that their attacks are in response to Saudi support for the Yemeni government. The Saudi government has vowed to continue its support for the Yemeni government until it regains control of its lost territories.
The conflict in Yemen has escalated in recent weeks, with the Yemeni government launching a military operation to retake control of areas seized by the Houthi rebels. The rebels have responded with attacks on Saudi territory, including the capital city of Riyadh. The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering, with over 200,000 people displaced since fighting resumed in July.
The Saudi government has received support from its international allies, including the United States and France. The French military has deployed troops to the region to support its Gulf allies, and the US has offered to provide military assistance. Turkey has also offered to provide support, but has ruled out sending troops to Yemen.
The conflict in Yemen has also had a significant impact on the country's economy and infrastructure. The Houthi rebels have been accused of using civilians as human shields and of targeting civilian infrastructure. The Saudi-led coalition has also been accused of carrying out airstrikes that have resulted in civilian casualties.
The international community has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, with the UN urging all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. The conflict has also raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in Yemen, with many civilians in need of assistance.
The situation in Yemen remains volatile, with ongoing fighting and airstrikes reported in several areas. The Saudi government has said that it will continue to support the Yemeni government until it regains control of its lost territories, while the Houthi rebels have vowed to continue their attacks on Saudi territory.
Key points
- Saudi Arabia will not consider a truce with Yemen's Houthi rebels until the Yemeni government regains control of its lost territories.
- The conflict in Yemen has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering, with over 200,000 people displaced since fighting resumed in July.
- The international community has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, with the UN urging all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.
