At least twelve dead and 309 injured in attack on Riyadh airport
Quick Look
- At least 12 people were killed and 309 injured in an attack on the international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, including foreigners from the United States, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Sudan.
- The airport had already been hit on Thursday.
- Germany and western countries advise against its use.
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Why It Matters
Saudi Arabia leads a military coalition supporting the internationally recognized government of Yemen in the fight against the Houthis. The Iran-backed Houthi militia has controlled large parts of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, for years. Most recently, after a lightning offensive, it took control of large parts of the coast on the strategically and economically important Bab al-Mandab Strait.
According to authorities, at least twelve people were killed in the attack on the international airport in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, including four locals and eight foreigners. The civil aviation authority said on Sunday that 309 other people were injured in the attack on Saturday, some of them seriously.
According to the information, the foreign fatalities were one person from the USA, two people from Bangladesh, one Palestinian and one person each from Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Sudan. The statement also spoke of “material damage” caused by the attack.
Riyadh airport was hit on Thursday. According to Saudi Arabian information, three people were killed and one aircraft was damaged. Germany and other Western countries now advise against using the airport.
Saudi Arabia leads a military coalition supporting the internationally recognized government of Yemen in the fight against the Houthis. The Iran-backed Houthi militia has controlled large parts of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, for years. Most recently, after a lightning offensive, it took control of large parts of the coast on the strategically and economically important Bab al-Mandab Strait.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The investigations into the attack will deliver initial results within the next few weeks.
Likely · Within weeks
Germany and other Western countries may tighten their travel warnings for Saudi Arabia.
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- Who is behind the attack on Riyadh airport?
- What type of weapon or method was used in the attack?
- Are there any arrests or investigations in connection with the attack?
- How will security at Riyadh Airport be increased in the future?
