Saudi Arabia says three people were wounded in attacks on two airports near its border with Yemen, with its aviation authority attributing the strikes to the Houthis.
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Key facts
- Three people were wounded in the attacks, according to Saudi authorities.
- The strikes targeted Jazan and Najran airports near the Yemen border.
- Saudi Arabia's aviation authority reported severe injuries and damage.
- The strikes were attributed to the Houthis.
Saudi Arabia has reported that three people were wounded in attacks on two airports located near its southern border with Yemen, according to Al Jazeera.
The country’s aviation authority said the strikes hit the Jazan and Najran airports, both situated in regions close to the Yemeni frontier. The authority reported severe injuries and damage following the incidents.
According to Al Jazeera, the attacks were attributed to the Houthis. The report did not detail the full extent of the damage to the airport facilities or the condition of those wounded beyond describing the injuries as severe.
Jazan and Najran are among the Saudi regions closest to Yemen, and their airports serve both civilian and regional traffic. The targeting of such infrastructure underscores the continued security risks along the border area.
At the time of reporting, further details on the timing of the strikes, the response of Saudi authorities, and any wider impact on air traffic had not been provided in the available source material.
Why it matters
Attacks on civilian airport infrastructure near an international border raise concerns about the safety of travelers and the stability of the wider region. Incidents affecting Saudi territory can also have broader implications for regional security and tensions with Yemen.
Frequently asked questions
Which airports were attacked?
According to Saudi Arabia's aviation authority, the attacks targeted the Jazan and Najran airports, both near the border with Yemen.
How many people were wounded?
Saudi authorities said three people were wounded, with the aviation authority describing severe injuries and damage.
Who was blamed for the strikes?
Al Jazeera reported that the strikes were attributed to the Houthis.
Timeline
- Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
BBC World: The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.
- Saudi Arabia confirms three dead in Houthi strikes on its airports
Al Jazeera: Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Houthi strikes on two of its international airports have killed three people.
- Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on airports killed three foreign nationals
Al Jazeera: Moroccan, Algerian women killed in Abha, Sudanese national killed in Riyadh.
- Three killed, 36 injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, Riyadh says
Al Jazeera: Moroccan, Algerian women killed in Abha, Sudanese national killed in Riyadh.
- Saudi Arabia says three wounded in attacks on airports near Yemen border
Al Jazeera: Saudi aviation authority reports severe injuries and damage following Houthi strikes on Jazan and Najran airports.