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Riyadh airport shut after fresh Houthi strikes kill dozens
Saudi Arabia's capital airport remained closed Monday following a new attack that killed one person and wounded several others, compounding chaos from a Houthi strike the previous day that left 13 dead and over 300 injured.
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Riyadh's King Fahd International Airport suspended operations after Houthi militants launched fresh strikes on the Saudi capital, marking the latest in a series of attacks that have disrupted aviation in the kingdom's busiest hub.
The militant group claimed responsibility for Sunday's assault, which killed 13 people and wounded more than 300, according to Saudi authorities. The attack prompted the airport closure, stranding passengers and disrupting regional travel as investigators assessed damage to the facility.
A subsequent strike on Monday resulted in one fatality and injuries to nearly a dozen others, officials confirmed. The continued attacks underscore escalating tensions as Houthi forces, based in neighbouring Yemen, have repeatedly targeted Saudi infrastructure in recent months.
The airport closures represent a significant disruption to economic activity in Riyadh, a major regional hub for business and tourism. No timeline has been announced for the resumption of normal flight operations as authorities conduct security assessments.