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Second Strike at Riyadh Airport in Two Days Kills One
Deutsche Welle · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
AI SUMMARY
At least one person was killed and 11 others were injured in a Houthi missile and drone strike on Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia, a day after a similar attack killed 12 people.
- A strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday killed one Pakistani national and injured 11 others.
- The attack occurred a day after a similar strike killed 12 people and injured hundreds.
- The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a cruise missile in the vicinity of the airport.
- The Houthi movement claimed responsibility, stating they carried out four operations using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones over 24 hours.
- The group also targeted Dammam airport and two facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco.
- Saudi authorities confirmed the attack on Dammam airport on Sunday evening.
- The Houthi group warned airlines, travelers, and workers to avoid Saudi airports and airspace, excluding Mecca and Medina.
- The Saudi-led coalition condemned the attack as a full-fledged war crime and vowed a tough response.
- The recent escalation follows a major military offensive by the Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis in Yemen.
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