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Major Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills at least 12, hundreds wounded
At least 12 people were killed and hundreds wounded on Saturday when Yemenâs Houthi militants struck an airport in Saudi Arabiaâs capital, as the Iran-backed group escalated its campaign against the kingdom.
A major attack targeted Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, with Houthi militants claiming responsibility as part of an intensified campaign against Saudi Arabia.
Initial reports indicate at least 12 fatalities and hundreds injured, including a mix of nationalities, as operations at the airport were disrupted and flights diverted.
Witness accounts described debris and damage inside the terminal, with parts of the ceiling collapsing near a departure gate and emergency responses mobilized to hospitals by road and air.
Saudi authorities confirmed extensive disruptions, noting that all flights were diverted from the hub and hundreds of flights were canceled in the aftermath of the strike.
International reactions included warnings to travelers and condemnations from UN and others, as the attack underscored perceived vulnerabilities in Saudi defense and its ongoing Yemen-related operations.