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Several injured as Saudi capital airport reportedly hit again
Key Takeaways
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was evacuated following a reported blast.
- The attack follows previous strikes by Yemen's Houthi rebels that resulted in several casualties.
- Renewed fighting marks a major breakdown in the informal truce that began in 2022.
- The Houthis cite Saudi involvement in Yemen's civil war and blockades as reasons for the assaults.
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has reportedly been hit by a fresh attack, prompting immediate evacuations and a heavy emergency response with numerous ambulances rushing to the scene. This follows a string of deadly strikes claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels against Saudi infrastructure.
The escalation comes amid renewed fighting in Yemen's civil war, as the informal truce unravels and Houthi forces enforce maritime and aerial attacks in retaliation against the Saudi-led coalition.
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