Eleven Indians injured in Houthi drone attack on Saudi airport

Houthi militants launched a drone attack on King Abdulaziz International Airport in Riyadh on Monday, resulting in significant casualties and damage to critical infrastructure. The assault killed 12 people and injured more than 300 others, according to Saudi authorities and international reports.

Among the injured were 11 Indian nationals, adding to the growing toll of foreign workers and travelers caught in the escalating regional tensions. The Indian embassy has been coordinating with Saudi authorities to provide consular assistance to the affected citizens and ensure their medical care.

The Houthis, the Iran-backed militant group based in Yemen, claimed responsibility for the strike as part of their ongoing campaign against Saudi Arabia. The group has intensified attacks in recent months using unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles, demonstrating increased capabilities in targeting Saudi installations and infrastructure.

The attack represents the latest chapter in the protracted conflict between the Houthis and Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen, which has displaced millions and created a humanitarian crisis. The strikes on civilian infrastructure have raised concerns among international observers about the safety of foreign nationals working in Saudi Arabia, where millions of expatriates including Indian workers are employed across various sectors.