An official said a missile struck a passenger terminal at Riyadh's airport, the latest in a series of reported attacks on the facility since a Saudi-led coalition began an offensive against Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to CNBC.
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Key facts
- An official said a missile struck a passenger terminal at the airport in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, according to CNBC.
- The official said many people were wounded, as reported by CNBC.
- CNBC reports the airport has been targeted multiple times in the past week.
- The attacks follow a Saudi-led coalition offensive against Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen.
- Further details on casualties, damage and responsibility had not been confirmed in the available reporting.
An official said a missile struck a passenger terminal at the airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, wounding many people, according to CNBC.
CNBC reports the facility has been targeted multiple times in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a military offensive against Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen.
The number and severity of injuries were not detailed in the available reporting.
It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the latest reported strike, and no further specifics on casualties or damage to the terminal had been confirmed in the source reporting.
Why it matters
Reported strikes on a major capital-city airport raise concerns about civilian safety, and repeated attacks on Riyadh's airport indicate the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces is affecting areas beyond Yemen.
Frequently asked questions
What happened at Riyadh airport?
According to CNBC, a missile struck a passenger terminal at the airport in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, and an official said many people were wounded.
Has the airport been attacked before?
Yes. CNBC reports 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.
Why is the airport being targeted?
The attacks follow a Saudi-led coalition military offensive against Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to CNBC, though the source does not specify who carried out the latest strike.
Timeline
- Passenger terminal at Riyadh airport is struck again, a day after 12 were killed
NPR News: A projectile struck a passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile hit the same terminal and killed 12 people, officials said.
- Missile strikes passenger terminal at Riyadh airport and many are wounded, official says
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.