At least 12 people were killed and 309 injured in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, the deadliest in Saudi Arabia since 2015. The Saudi-led coalition blames Yemen's Houthis for the strike.
The attack, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis, and one person each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt being killed. Operations at the airport have been suspended, and the Saudi-led coalition has vowed to respond, calling the attack a 'war crime.'
The Houthis have not commented on the attack but previously claimed responsibility for strikes on the same airport earlier in the week. A projectile also fell near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, according to the Saudi-led coalition. Ambulances were seen rushing to the scene, with some injured individuals in critical condition.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the ongoing conflict between Saudi-backed forces and the Houthis, with significant implications for regional stability and civilian safety.
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What to watch
The Saudi-led coalition's response to the attack and any further Houthi actions in the region are key next developments.
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