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Yemen’s Houthi group said Wednesday that its forces had struck King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree described the strike as a “precise and direct hit”. He did not specify when it took place or give details of possible casualties or damage.
The claim comes after 10 attacks on five Saudi airports between Oct. 5 and 11, which killed 20 people and injured hundreds, according to an Anadolu tally based on official statements. The attacks also damaged property and disrupted flights.
Recent attacks on Saudi airports
King Khalid International Airport was targeted five times, in attacks that killed 18 people and injured hundreds. King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was attacked twice, while Abha, Jazan and Najran airports were each attacked once.
Saudi authorities said an unidentified projectile struck Terminal 4 at King Khalid airport on Sunday, causing a fire that killed a Pakistani resident and injured 11 others.
An attack on Saturday killed 13 people and injured 309, leading Saudi authorities to temporarily suspend airport operations. The suspension was extended on Monday.
The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority did not identify those responsible for the attacks on the five airports. The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s government accused the Houthis of carrying out some of them, while the group has also claimed responsibility for attacks on sites in Saudi Arabia, including airports.
It was unclear whether Wednesday’s announcement referred to an earlier strike or a new operation.
Saudi-Houthi escalation
The claim comes amid continued military escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis since July, including attacks on civilian aviation facilities and energy infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition supporting Yemen’s government against the Houthis since 2015. The group has controlled the capital, Sanaa, and several provinces since 2014.
