Attack on airport in Saudi capital, Riyadh, leaves several injured

What the report says

Several people were injured after an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to the country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), as reported by Al Jazeera. The agency said airport operations were temporarily suspended on Saturday afternoon while damage was assessed and the number of injuries was being verified. The airport had earlier advised passengers to check with airlines before traveling because of disruption to air traffic.

Al Jazeera reported that the Houthi movement in Yemen had not yet claimed responsibility for the latest incident at the time of publication. The group, which is in conflict with Saudi Arabia and the Saudi-backed government in Aden, has previously threatened aircraft using Saudi airspace. GACA also said that on Thursday at least three Saudi citizens, including a pilot, were killed in Houthi attacks at the airport.

The reported strike prompted travel warnings from foreign missions in Riyadh, including the US, UK, Ireland and Canada, which told citizens to avoid the airport area or check travel plans. Japan’s embassy condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian facilities, and Kuwait Airways said it canceled flights after the airport closed because of a security situation. The report also noted that US President Donald Trump was asked about possible American involvement in Saudi operations against the Houthis, though no decision was announced.