Three killed in missile attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport
Two missile strikes hit King Khalid International Airport, killing three Saudi citizens and injuring dozens, with the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority confirming the casualties.
Attack details
Two separate missile strikes hit King Khalid International Airport, the first hitting airport facilities and the second striking a Saudi Airlines aircraft, which caught fire.
Casualties
Three Saudi citizens were killed, including Saudi Airlines pilot Hamoud Ali Alkalatami. One source reported 36 people wounded, while another described many wounded of various nationalities.
Responsibility
The attacks were reported to have been carried out by Yemen's Iran‑backed Houthi forces, which claimed responsibility.
Operational impact
King Khalid International Airport temporarily suspended operations after the attacks. Indigo, Air India and Air India Express cancelled flights from India to Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority reported the deaths and injuries.
What's still unclear
Sources differ on the number of wounded, with one reporting many wounded and others specifying 36 injured.