Houthi Attacks at Riyadh Airport Kill Saudia Captain
On October 9, three Saudi nationals, including Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami, a pilot with Saudia, were killed in two attacks at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed the fatalities and reported that several individuals of various nationalities sustained injuries.
The attacks were claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, an Iran-aligned armed group, which stated they launched missiles at the airport. GACA indicated that the first attack targeted airport facilities, while the second struck an aircraft operated by Saudia.
The authority did not provide details on the specific weapons or methods used, the extent of damage to the aircraft, or whether the attacks were part of a broader operation.
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