UAE strongly condemns Houthi attacks on King Khalid and Abha airports
Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls attacks a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty and security
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The UAE condemned Houthi attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, which killed three foreign nationals and injured dozens of civilians.
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Why It Matters
The Houthi group has previously targeted infrastructure in Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing regional conflict.
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi Group on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of three people, a Moroccan, an Algerian, and a Sudanese national, and injuries to dozens of civilians.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability.
The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability.
The UAE expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.
Open Questions
- What specific measures will Saudi Arabia take in response?
- What is the exact condition of the injured civilians?
