Security Alert in the Region Following Airport Attack in Saudi Arabia
Thirteen people lost their lives in a missile attack on the airport in the capital of Saudi Arabia. Security measures in the region have been raised to the highest level.
While the early warning system was activated in the southern Saudi Arabian city of Abha, 13 people lost their lives as a result of a missile attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Early Warning Alert in Abha
The early warning system was activated in the southern Saudi Arabian city of Abha. The Directorate of Civil Defense announced shortly after that the danger had passed, but did not make a statement regarding the cause of the alarm.
Airport Attack and Casualties
Following the deaths of 13 people in a missile attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, security measures in the region were raised to the highest level.
It was decided to switch to remote education for one week in schools in Riyadh.
Houthi Statements and Threats
Stating that all airports in Saudi Arabia, except for the airports in Mecca and Medina, are targets, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree issued new threats following the attacks.
Operations by the Arab Coalition and Yemeni Army
The Yemeni army reported that it carried out 1,732 operations against Houthi military positions, striking numerous ammunition depots and strategic military targets.
Meanwhile, Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces heavily shelled Houthi positions with airstrikes in retaliation.
International Reactions and Joint Condemnation
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan published a joint condemnation message regarding the attacks targeting the airport in Riyadh.
The Arab League also strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a clear violation of international law.