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News Wrap: Riyadh airport closed after Houthi strikes that killed at least 13
In our news wrap Monday, Houthi strikes on Riyadh's airport killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds more, a federal judge says she is 'furious' with Justice Department lawyers after hundreds of trees were removed from a local golf course and a fire destroyed the oldest covered food market in Paris.
News Wrap: Riyadh airport closed after Houthi strikes that killed at least 13
Houthi strikes targeted Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, with security footage showing the moment missiles and drones reached the airport. Officials say the weekend attacks left at least 13 people dead and hundreds injured, prompting an extended closure of the facility. The strikes have been part of a recent pattern targeting the airport over the past week.
Saudi authorities are examining how defense systems failed to prevent the strikes, as they review security measures around the international airport. The ongoing violence in Yemen has included Saudi-backed forces engaging Houthi troops to the east of Sanaa, according to regional reporting.
The incident comes amid a broader regional and international discussion about greater U.S. involvement in the conflict, with the Saudis reportedly seeking more outside support. The airport closure affects travel and logistics in the capital region while authorities assess reconstruction and security needs.
No other details about aircraft types, exact locations within the airport, or specific timelines beyond the weekend attacks have been established in the material provided. The report summarizes the events and official responses without additional confirmed specifics.