Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was struck by projectiles for the second consecutive day, causing a fire in a passenger hall. The Houthi movement in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attacks, which included missiles and drones, and warned of further strikes against Saudi infrastructure.
Why it matters
The escalation of cross-border attacks threatens regional stability and global energy security, prompting potential military responses from Western allies.
Figure caption, Watch: The scene at Riyadh international airport after strike
An international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh has been hit by a second strike in as many days, officials have said.
A Saudi military spokesman said a projectile had hit King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, causing a fire in one of its passenger halls. Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said there had been injuries.
It comes a day after a strike on the same airport killed 13 people and injured 308 others, following similar strikes earlier this week.
The Houthis in Yemen said they were behind the attacks and warned airlines and passengers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace.
The group said they had targeted the airport with a mix of ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones in the past 24 hours.
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