Horror moment blast hits Saudi airport as Houthis launch FOURTH strike in days
THIS is the shocking moment passengers scrambled for cover as a Houthi missile struck a major airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital.
TL;DR
- A Houthi missile struck King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, causing chaos and forcing passengers to seek cover.
- The attack resulted in at least 13 deaths and 300 injuries, with a second strike later that day causing one death and 11 injuries.
- This marked the deadliest attack on the kingdom in over a decade.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for both attacks, targeting the airport with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
- This was the fourth strike on Riyadh airport in five days, with previous attacks also causing casualties and damage.
- The Houthis stated their targeting of the airport is due to its support for Yemen's government forces.
- The US president indicated the possibility of joining Saudi Arabia in striking back at the Houthi militia.
- Saudi Arabia and allied Yemeni forces launched a large-scale offensive against the rebels recently.