Houthis hit Riyadh airport for third time in a week
Houthis attacked Riyadh's international airport for the third time this week, forcing evacuations and flight cancellations.
More than a dozen ambulances rushed to Riyadh's international airport after a loud blast on Saturday. Travellers evacuated from parts of the facility in the third Houthi attack in a week.
Two previous attacks left four people dead, wounded others and badly damaged an aircraft. All flights to Riyadh were diverted or cancelled on Saturday, with Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways cancelling multiple services.
The escalation threatens aviation and disrupts major international conferences.
- Three
- Attacks in one week
- Four people
- Deaths from prior attacks
- Riyadh's international airport
- Location hit
- All diverted or cancelled
- Flights on Saturday
Why it mattersThe escalation threatens regional aviation, disrupts major international conferences, and increases risks to civilian travellers in the Middle East.
AustraliaAustralian travellers may face flight delays through Riyadh hubs, and the regional instability affects Australia's trade and diplomatic engagement in the Middle East.
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