Riyadh airport was hit by missile attacks that, according to Saudi authorities, left at least three people dead and several others injured. The incident adds to regional tensions at a sensitive moment for security and energy markets.
Toll reported by Saudi authorities
The official version speaks of three victims in the attacks that struck the airport of the Saudi capital. Authorities also said that several other people were injured.
In preliminary statements, responsibility for the escalation of the missile attacks was attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Damage at the airport and flight suspensions
The attacks also caused material damage, including damage to a Saudia Airlines aircraft. Footage from the scene showed smoke over the airport area.
Following the incident, several airlines canceled flights, signaling a direct strike on an important transport hub and raising further questions about the level of protection for critical infrastructure.
Alarm ahead of a major oil meeting
The attack came only a few days before a major meeting in Riyadh with senior global leaders from the oil sector.
This makes the incident more serious politically and economically, as it increases concerns about the impact the conflict could have on regional security and energy markets.
The strike on Riyadh airport comes at a time when Saudi Arabia faces increased pressure on its internal security and on its ability to guarantee normal operations at strategic infrastructure.
Beyond the human toll, the attack is expected to fuel renewed debate over the real costs of the conflict and the consequences it produces for the region.