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Houthis claim further Riyadh airport attacks as Saturday’s death toll rises to 13
The Houthis claimed responsibility for the weekend attacks on Riyadh airport. Saturday’s death toll rose to 13, while a further strike on Sunday killed one person. Flights remain suspended as Trump weighs US involvement.
Houthis claim further Riyadh airport attacks as Saturday’s death toll rises to 13
Yemen’s Houthi movement continued strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh after a missile attack on Saturday that left 13 people dead and more than 300 injured, according to authorities cited in the report.
A projectile struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, causing a fire, Saudi aviation authorities said. The latest attack resulted in one Pakistani national killed and 11 people injured, with a death toll update noting an Indian national’s death later in the same day.
The Houthis acknowledged responsibility for the attacks, which have intensified amid renewed fighting in Yemen and have drawn attention to potential increased involvement by the United States, though no decision to join operations was announced by Washington.
Riyadh airport remained closed on Monday as authorities assessed the situation and prepared to resume passenger flights, with sources noting that radar, communications equipment, and runways required evaluation. Several carriers extended or added cancellations to Riyadh and related Saudi destinations.
International responses included condemnations from the UN and European leaders, who warned of the risk to civilians, aviation safety, and regional security, while a call for the attacks to cease was reiterated. Airlines and aviation regulators revised routes and advisories as Saudi airspace and facilities faced ongoing security concerns.