Three people have been killed in attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia over two days, as fighting has spilled across the Yemen border into the kingdom. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca) reported that two individuals were killed and 28 wounded in an attack at Abha International Airport on October 6. In a separate incident at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, one person was killed and eight were wounded on October 7.
Context of the Attacks
The Houthi militia has claimed responsibility for these attacks, marking an escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Saudi-backed government forces and the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. The attacks occurred as part of a broader surge in violence, with the Houthis asserting that their actions were a response to what they describe as "Saudi aggression" against their country.
Details of the Incidents
- Abha Airport Attack: Two women, one of Moroccan nationality and the other of Algerian nationality, were killed.
- Riyadh Airport Attack: A male resident of Sudanese nationality was killed.
The attacks were executed using ballistic missiles and drones, according to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree. He also mentioned that the Houthis attacked Aden's International Airport in Yemen on the same day, which serves as a crucial international gateway for areas outside Houthi control.
