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Saudi Airport Strikes Targeted
Houthis strike Riyadh airport twice in two days, killing 12.
In brief
Houthis strike Riyadh airport twice in two days, killing 12. Houthis claimed responsibility for second strike on Riyadh airport, killing 12 people and injuring over 300. Originally reported by Dw.
Riyadh Airport Struck
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was struck by an unidentified projectile for the second time in two days.
“King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was subjected to a new attack on Sunday afternoon”
Injuries and Damage Assessment
The attack resulted in injuries and the assessment of damage and verification of safety are still under way.
“resulted in injuries, and the assessment of the damage and verification of the safety of the facilities are still under way”
Cruise Missile Intercepted
Coalition spokesman reported a cruise missile was intercepted by air defense systems near the airport.
“a cruise missile had been intercepted by air defense systems in the vicinity of the airport”
Houthis Claim Responsibility
Houthis claimed responsibility for strikes targeting Riyadh airport and Dammam airport.
“they had carried out four qualitative operations in the past 24 hours using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones”
Aramco Facilities Hit
Houthis targeted two Saudi state oil company Aramco facilities in addition to airports.
“the group targeted the Riyadh airport multiple times, as well as the Dammam airport in the east of the country and two facilities belonging to the Saudi state oil company Aramco”
Indian Citizen Dies
Indian embassy confirmed one citizen died after being wounded in Saturday's attack.
“one Indian national injured in the Riyadh attack has unfortunately lost his life today”
Houthis Warn Airlines
Houthis warned airlines and travelers to avoid Saudi airports due to vulnerability to attack.
“We renew our warning to all airlines, experts, employees, workers and travelers against using Saudi airports and airspace”
Saudi-led Coalition Response
Saudi-led coalition vowed a tough response to the attack, labeling it a full-fledged war crime.
“the coalition vowed a tough response to the attack, which it labeled a full-fledged war crime”
Houthi Strikes on Sanaa
Houthi-run health authority reported 91 Yemenis killed by Saudi-led coalition in last five weeks.
“the Houthi-run health authority claimed this weekend that 91 Yemenis have been killed by the Saudi-led coalition in the last five weeks”
The main idea
Houthis claimed responsibility for second strike on Riyadh airport, killing 12 people and injuring over 300.
