Projectile strikes Riyadh airport terminal, causing fire and injuries
King Khalid International Airport's Terminal 4 was hit on Sunday, with authorities assessing damage after a second incident in two days.
At a glance
- An unidentified projectile hit Terminal 4 on Sunday afternoon, triggering a fire
- The Coalition said it destroyed a cruise missile in the airport vicinity
- A Saturday attack on the same airport killed 12 and injured 309 people
- Authorities are conducting damage assessment and safety verification
A projectile struck Terminal 4 of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday afternoon, causing a fire and injuries, according to the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. The Coalition said it also intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile near the airport. The General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed injuries from the incident and said damage assessment and safety verification were underway.
This marked the second attack on the airport in as many days. On Saturday, 12 people were killed and 309 others injured in an attack on the facility, according to aviation authorities.
Why it matters
The successive attacks on a major international airport highlight ongoing security concerns affecting civilian aviation infrastructure and passenger safety.
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