World · Bangladesh Bureau
Houthi missile strike on Saudi airport kills 12, injures over 300
A coordinated attack by Houthi militants on a major Saudi Arabian airport has left at least 12 people dead and more than 300 wounded, including two Bangladeshi nationals among the casualties.
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The strike targeted Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia's southwestern Asir province during peak travel hours, causing significant disruption to civilian air operations. Emergency response teams rushed to the scene to treat the injured and assist stranded passengers as authorities secured the facility.
Among those killed in the attack were two Bangladeshi workers, highlighting the widespread impact of the incident on migrant laborers employed across Saudi Arabia's aviation and service sectors. The identities of the deceased nationals are being confirmed by Bangladeshi diplomatic officials in coordination with Saudi authorities.
The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the attack, which represents an escalation in cross-border strikes that have targeted civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The militant group has conducted multiple assaults on airports and other strategic locations in recent years, prompting increased security measures across the kingdom.
Saudi authorities have launched an investigation into the incident while regional governments, including Bangladesh, have expressed concern over the attack's impact on their nationals. Airport operations were suspended temporarily but authorities indicated services would gradually resume following security assessments.