Three Saudi Arabian Citizens Killed in Attacks on Riyadh Airport
Three Saudi citizens lost their lives and many people of various nationalities were injured in the attacks on Riyadh Airport, claimed by the Houthis in Yemen.
Three Saudi citizens lost their lives and many people were injured in the attacks targeting Riyadh Airport, the responsibility for which was claimed by the Houthis in Yemen.
Dual Attacks on the Airport
The attacks, carried out late Thursday, went on record as the deadliest incident since the military operation launched by the Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis in Yemen.
Casualties and Aircraft Damage
It was announced to the public via an official statement by the Saudia Group that Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami was among those who lost their lives.
The Saudia Group reported that a parked aircraft was also damaged in the attack, but there were no passengers on board at the time of the incident.
Status of Operational Activities
It was announced that operational activities at the airport returned to normal as of 18:00 on Thursday and flights resumed.
Intervention by the Coalition against Rockets
The Saudi-led coalition forces announced that three rocket launch platforms, which threatened security in the region and were used in the attacks, were destroyed.