The airport in Riyadh has been hit again and evacuated after explosions struck the Saudi capital, in the latest in a series of attacks since a Saudi-led coalition began a military offensive against Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.
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Key facts
- The airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, was attacked again, officials say.
- The airport was evacuated as explosions rocked the city, according to reports.
- Several people were reportedly injured in the latest incident.
- The airport has been targeted multiple times in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a military offensive against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- The suspected attack came a day after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed two deadly attacks on the Riyadh airport.
The airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, has been attacked again, officials say, in the latest in a string of strikes on the facility. The airport was evacuated as explosions rocked the city, according to reports cited by CNBC.
Several people were reportedly injured in the incident, according to the BBC. The reports describe the latest strike as a suspected attack on the airport.
The airport has been targeted multiple times in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a military offensive against Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen, according to CNBC.
The BBC reported that the suspected attack came a day after Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed two deadly attacks on the Riyadh airport.
The repeated targeting of a major civilian airport in the Saudi capital underscores the widening reach of the conflict since the start of the coalition’s offensive in Yemen. Details on the precise cause of the latest explosions and the full extent of casualties were not confirmed in the available reports.
Why it matters
Repeated attacks on the airport in Saudi Arabia's capital show how a conflict centered on Yemen is now reaching deep into Saudi territory and civilian infrastructure. Disruptions and injuries at a major international airport can affect travelers, regional stability and the course of the wider Saudi-led offensive.
Frequently asked questions
What happened at Riyadh airport?
The airport in Riyadh was attacked again and evacuated as explosions rocked the Saudi capital, officials say. Several people were reportedly injured, according to the BBC.
Who is believed to be behind the attacks?
The BBC reported that the suspected attack came a day after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed two deadly attacks on the Riyadh airport. The airport has been targeted multiple times since a Saudi-led coalition began a military offensive against the Houthis in Yemen.
How many times has the airport been hit?
According to CNBC, the airport has been targeted multiple times in the week since the Saudi-led coalition launched its offensive against Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.
Timeline
- Several injured as Saudi capital airport reportedly hit again
BBC World: The suspected attack comes a day after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed two deadly attacks on the Riyadh airport.
- Riyadh airport attacked again and evacuated as explosions rock the Saudi capital
CNBC Top News: The airport has been targeted multiple times in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a military offensive against Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.
- Saudi capital airport hit again, sparking evacuations, reports say
BBC World: The suspected attack comes a day after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed two deadly attacks on the Riyadh airport.
- The airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again, officials say
CNBC Top News: The airport has been targeted multiple times in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a military offensive against Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.