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CCTV footage from inside King Khalid International Airport shows people taking cover as one of the missiles hit the building on Saturday. Source: bbc.co.uk.
What Happened
CCTV footage from inside the airport shows passengers taking cover as a missile hits the building on Saturday.
Two strikes occurred in a short span, marking a significant escalation in attacks on Saudi infrastructure.
Key Facts
- The attack happened at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
- The Houthis in Yemen claim responsibility for the strikes.
- They say they used a mix of ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones.
- Earlier attacks targeted oil facilities and Dammam airport in eastern Saudi Arabia.
Background: Houthis’ Claims and Threats
According to a statement by Houthi military spokesman Brig Gen Yahya Saree, the group launched attacks on multiple sites in Saudi Arabia.
They specifically targeted the Riyadh airport and oil facilities, saying the strikes were part of a broader campaign.
Brig Gen Saree warned that all Saudi airports could be future targets, except those in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
Why It Matters
The attack raises concerns about the safety of air travel and infrastructure in the region.
It also signals a growing pattern of Houthi operations targeting key Saudi facilities, potentially increasing regional instability.
International aviation networks may reassess security protocols in response to such incidents.
What to Watch Next
Further attacks on Saudi infrastructure could follow.
Monitoring the Houthi group’s statements and the Saudi government’s response is critical.
Updates on the safety of air travel in the region will be closely followed.
Source: BBC News Watch: CCTV shows people take cover as missile hits Riyadh airport
Original source
Riyadh Airport Hit by Second Houthi Strike in Two Days
Riyadh Airport Attack: Escalation in Yemen-Saudi Tensions
