Saudi Arabia says three wounded in attacks on airports near Yemen border

What the report says

Saudi Arabia said three people were wounded after attacks on two airports near its border with Yemen, according to the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority. The airports named were King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz airport in Jazan and Najran airport, both struck on Monday evening. The authority said the incidents caused minor injuries and material damage, and that injured people were taken to hospital.

The authority said specialist teams responded immediately and that damage assessments were continuing, along with security measures intended to protect passengers and staff. In a statement cited by Al Jazeera, the Houthi movement said it had targeted sites across southern Saudi Arabia, including airports and military facilities, though the article did not independently verify that claim.

The attacks came amid a broader escalation in Yemen’s conflict, where the internationally recognised government, backed by Saudi Arabia, is fighting the Houthis. Al Jazeera reported that the Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed missile-related targets in Yemen, while government-aligned forces said they had retaken the port city of Mocha and gained control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

The incident highlights how the war in Yemen continues to spill across the border into Saudi territory, raising concerns about civilian infrastructure and regional security. Gulf and Kuwaiti officials condemned the attacks, and Saudi defence officials said regional partners had discussed deterrence measures in response.