Source NDTV
A missile has struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, leaving multiple people wounded and triggering an urgent evacuation.
Direct Hit on Airport Terminal
The strike occurred on Saturday at the capital’s primary aviation hub. According to regional officials, the projectile slammed directly into a terminal area where travelers were present, causing structural damage and injuring several people inside. Emergency services and fleets of ambulances were seen rushing to the airport grounds to treat the wounded and transport victims to nearby medical facilities.
Travel Disrupted and Airspace Cleared
Following the strike, authorities halted normal airport operations and ordered the building evacuated. Flight-tracking platforms reported that incoming planes diverted away from Riyadh, with no aircraft landing for several hours following the blast. Regional carriers, including Kuwait Airways, announced immediate flight cancellations due to the airport’s closure, while foreign embassies warned their citizens to avoid travel toward the area.
A Dangerous Surge in Regional Tensions
This strike marks another sharp escalation in attacks directed at Saudi Arabia’s capital. Over recent days, cross-border missile and drone assaults by Yemen’s Houthi forces have targeted airfields and infrastructure across the country, killing three Saudi nationals—including an airline pilot—earlier in the week. Security personnel continue to clear debris and inspect the grounds as investigations into the attack proceed.
For additional context on the recent wave of attacks targeting Saudi infrastructure, you can watch Reuters coverage on the Riyadh airport strikes. This report provides essential background on the cross-border strikes leading up to this escalation.
