According to Reuters reporting on October 25th local time, the Houla armed group in Yemen once again issued a warning, urging against the use of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Previously, after being temporarily closed at the beginning of this month, the airport announced that it would reopen two terminals for flight operations.
Yemen’s Houthi militant military spokesman Yahya Saree stated that the airport remains a “military target,” and operations against the airport will continue. He warned all airlines, airport staff, and passengers not to use the airport.
On the evening of October 24 local time, King Khalid International Airport announced that starting from October 25, Terminal 1 will be used for domestic flights, and Terminal 2 will be used for international flights operated by national airlines.
On October 10 local time, this airport was attacked, resulting in the death of 13 people and injuries to over 300 others. The Houla militant group claimed responsibility for the attack. This is the most devastating attack on a Saudi airport in over a decade, causing the airport operations to be suspended. Two days later, the airport announced an extension of the suspension period.
Reports indicate that the Yemeni Houthi movement has been launching ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi airports, ports, and oil facilities, putting Saudi Arabia, a friend of the United States, under significant pressure in the broader regional conflicts.
Last month, the Houthi movement in Yemen seized strategic locations along the Red Sea coast. Since then, Saudi Arabia has increased its military intervention in Yemen. It not only launched attacks against the Houthi movement but also supported the Yemeni government forces in their counterattacks.
