Saudi Capital International Airport Attacked Again, Causing Injuries
Xinhua News Agency, Riyadh, October 11 - The Saudi-led coalition announced on the 11th that the terminal of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was attacked again. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation stated that this attack resulted in injuries.
Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Maliki said on social media that an unidentified projectile hit Terminal 4 of King Khalid International Airport. The air defense system intercepted and destroyed a missile near the airport, and the fire caused by the attack is being dealt with.
A Xinhua reporter in Riyadh heard a loud explosion that day and saw black smoke rising.
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation stated on social media that this attack resulted in injuries, and it is coordinating with relevant departments to assess the damage to airport facilities and conduct safety inspections.
The Houthi armed group in Yemen issued a statement on the same day, saying that it had launched four military operations against airports and energy facilities within Saudi Arabia in the past 24 hours. According to a statement from the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation, the attack on King Khalid International Airport on the 10th resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries.
On October 11, a missile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, causing injuries. The Saudi-led coalition reported that air defense systems intercepted another missile during the attack. The Houthis claimed responsibility, stating this was part of multiple military operations targeting Saudi airports and energy facilities.
- An attack occurred at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 11.
- The attack resulted in injuries to personnel.
- A missile was intercepted by air defense systems near the airport.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was part of a series of military actions against Saudi Arabia.
- Previous attacks on the airport resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries.