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Riyadh Airport Strikes: 14 Dead, Over 300 Injured After Saturday Attack

Two missile strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday have resulted in 14 fatalities and more than 300 injuries. CCTV footage shows people taking cover during one of the impacts.

  • Two strikes hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday.
  • The attacks caused 14 deaths and over 300 injuries.
  • The Houthis in Yemen claim responsibility for the strikes and have warned against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace.

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was hit by two missile strikes on Saturday, leading to 14 deaths and more than 300 injuries. CCTV footage from inside the airport shows individuals taking cover as one of the missiles struck the building.

The Houthis in Yemen have claimed responsibility for the attacks. They stated they targeted the airport using a combination of ballistic and cruise missiles, along with drones. The group has also issued a warning to airlines and passengers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace.

Brig Gen Yahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesman, said that oil facilities and Dammam airport in eastern Saudi Arabia were also attacked. He warned that all Saudi airports, except those in Mecca and Medina, are potential targets, vowing to continue "escalating operations deep inside Saudi Arabia".

What this means for you: The Houthis have warned airlines and passengers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace.

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