A second strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has killed one person and injured 11, Saudi officials said. It came a day after an attack on the same airport that killed 13 and injured 308. The Houthis have claimed the attacks and warned airlines to avoid Saudi airspace.
Second Strike on Sunday
A projectile hit King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital on Sunday, a Saudi military spokesman said. The impact started a fire in one of the passenger halls. Officials said 11 people were injured in the attack. Details on the extent of damage to the terminal have not yet been released.
One Killed, Victim Identified
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority confirmed the death in a statement on X. It said the victim was a Pakistani resident of the kingdom. The authority has not given further details about the victim or the condition of those injured. The death adds to a growing toll at the airport in just two days.
A Day After a Deadlier Attack
The latest strike came a day after an attack on the same airport that killed 13 people and injured 308. That attack followed similar strikes earlier in the week. Together, the incidents mark a sharp escalation, with one of the kingdom’s key aviation hubs hit twice in as many days. The scale of the earlier casualties has raised concern about the safety of passengers and airport staff.
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Houthis Claim Responsibility
The Houthis in Yemen said they were behind the attacks. They said they used a mix of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones against the airport over the past 24 hours. Military spokesman Brig Gen Yahya Saree also said the group attacked oil facilities and Dammam airport in eastern Saudi Arabia. These claims have not been independently verified.
Warning to Airlines and Passengers
The group warned airlines and passengers against using Saudi airports and airspace. The warning could affect flight schedules and travel confidence across the region, although the full impact on operations is not yet clear. Travellers with flights to or from Saudi Arabia should confirm their status with their airline before heading to the airport.
The repeated strikes raise fears of further escalation, with airports, passengers and energy infrastructure all under threat. Attacks on civilian travel hubs and oil facilities also carry risks beyond Saudi Arabia, including for regional security and energy markets. Readers should follow official Saudi and airline advisories for the latest updates.
