This assault marks the second consecutive day of attacks on the Riyadh airport, following a strike on Oct. 10 that killed 12 people and wounded 309. While Saudi coalition forces intercepted a cruise missile near the capital on Sunday, the recurring hits on passenger terminals have led to mass evacuations and structural damage. The escalation coincides with the WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh, which is currently gathering senior oil ministers and global energy executives.
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Houthis Claim 4 Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Sites
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The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation reported that injuries and facility damage occurred after a projectile struck Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday. In a separate claim, Yemen's Houthis asserted they carried out four distinct operations over the last 24 hours targeting the Riyadh aviation hub, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, and two Aramco facilities in the eastern province. The group utilized a combination of cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones, and issued a warning to airlines to avoid Saudi airports.
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