Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three

Saudi Arabia has seen several attacks by the Houthis in recent days, with airports appearing to be the primary target. Saudi Arabia has seen several attacks by the Houthis in recent days, with the airports appearing to be the primary target. Saudi Arabia has reopened Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport following attacks by the Houthis that killed three people and injured several. In a statement on social media on Friday, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said attacks the previous day had hit airport facilities and an aircraft belonging to state carrier Saudia. The Houthis have hit Saudi airports in several attacks this week as the armed group continues to face an offensive by the Riyadh-backed internationally recognised Yemen government.

The strikes on Thursday caused injuries ranging from minor to severe, as well as material damage, GACA said. Airport operations have now resumed and air traffic has returned to normal. Saudia Airlines said one of its pilots was killed and an aircraft was damaged. “It is with profound sadness that Saudia announces the passing of Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami,” the flag-carrier said in a statement, citing an “incident” at the Riyadh airport. GACA said Wednesday that attacks earlier in the week had killed three civilians and injured 36 at Abha and King Khalid airports. At least three people were