World · World News Bureau
Pakistani killed as Houthis launch second attack on Riyadh airport
A Pakistani national was killed and multiple people injured in a second militant strike on Saudi Arabia's capital airport, according to Saudi authorities. The attack marks an escalation in Houthi operations against the kingdom's vital aviation hub.
LSN World News ·
Saudi officials confirmed that a Pakistani national was among casualties from the second assault on Riyadh's airport, with several others wounded in the strike. The incident underscores renewed security concerns at one of the Middle East's busiest aviation terminals.
The Houthi movement, designated as a terrorist organization by Saudi Arabia and several Western nations, has previously targeted critical infrastructure across the kingdom. The airport in the capital has emerged as a frequent focal point for militant operations in recent months.
The attack comes amid heightened regional tensions and Houthi threats against commercial and strategic targets throughout Saudi Arabia. Officials have not released comprehensive casualty figures or detailed assessments of damage to airport facilities.
No official statement from Houthi representatives was immediately available regarding the strike. Saudi Arabia has consistently blamed Iran for supporting the militant group, allegations Tehran denies.