Three killed in Saudi airports after Houthi rebel attacks

Saudi authorities confirmed the casualties following what the Iranian-backed Houthi movement said were coordinated strikes against airport facilities in the kingdom. Two people were killed at Abha airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, while one person died at King Khalid International Airport serving the capital Riyadh.

The attacks resulted in 36 people sustaining injuries across both locations, according to official statements. The incidents mark the latest in a series of cross-border operations attributed to the Houthi group, which has maintained a campaign of strikes against Saudi targets despite years of military intervention in Yemen's civil conflict.

Airport operations continued following the attacks, though security measures were reinforced at both facilities. The Houthis have previously claimed responsibility for drone and missile attacks on Saudi infrastructure, citing the ongoing conflict in Yemen and the humanitarian crisis affecting the country.

The incidents underscore the persistent security challenges facing Saudi Arabia as regional tensions remain elevated. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the nature of the attacks or the circumstances surrounding each incident at the two facilities.