Attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport kills at least 12, injures 309
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An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed at least 12 people and injured 309, some in life‑threatening condition, and forced a temporary suspension of airport operations.
The Houthi militia said the attack was retaliation for Saudi air strikes in Yemen, while the Saudi civil aviation authority reported the casualty figures and said material damage to the terminal was still being assessed. The Saudi‑led coalition described the incident as a "lawful war crime" and the United Nations secretary‑general said he was deeply shocked; several Western governments warned their citizens to avoid the airport and its surroundings.
The airport remains closed with no reopening date announced, as the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority cites security and operational readiness concerns.
Why it matters
The closure disrupts scheduled flights and may affect airline operations and passenger flows in the region.