Riyadh Airport Houthi Attack Video Shows Moment Missile Hits Terminal, 14 Killed

A video showing the moment a Houthi strike hit a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has surfaced online, as repeated attacks on the kingdom's aviation infrastructure raise security concerns. The latest strike reportedly hit Terminal 4, triggering a fire that killed one person and injured 11 others, according to Saudi civil aviation authorities.

The attack came a day after a deadly strike claimed by the Yemen-based Houthi group killed 13 people, including an Indian national. More than 300 people were reportedly injured in that attack, some critically, taking the reported death toll across the two incidents to 14. The back-to-back strikes have forced authorities to suspend operations at Riyadh's international airport.

Video Shows Moment Houthi Strike Hits Riyadh Airport, Killing 14, Including Indian National

Video Shows Moment Houthi Strike Hits Riyadh Airport

The CCTV footage, compiled from multiple camera angles, shows passengers waiting inside the terminal when a bright orange flash suddenly erupts. Travellers can be seen scrambling for safety as the impact triggers panic inside the airport. Parts of the terminal roof also appear to cave in following the blast. Riyadh Airport Attack: Indian National Mohammed Yusuf Ali Dies; EAM S Jaishankar Offers Condolences.

The footage reportedly shows Umrah pilgrims who were preparing to board their flights when the strike occurred. The video has circulated online as the latest attack highlights the risks facing passengers and airport staff amid the escalating conflict.

Riyadh Airport Targeted Four Times in Five Days

Saudi Arabia's air defences also intercepted a cruise missile near King Khalid International Airport, according to reports. The airport has reportedly been targeted four times in five days, marking a sharp escalation in attacks on Saudi territory since the Iran war began. Riyadh Flights Cancelled: Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express Suspend Services Till October 10 After Houthi Attacks.

The Houthis have also claimed multiple attacks over the past 24 hours, including one targeting Dammam airport in eastern Saudi Arabia. The Iran-backed group has threatened further strikes against Saudi transport hubs, describing them as a 'theatre of operations for our forces'.

The anti-Houthi coalition condemned the attack as a 'full-fledged war crime' and vowed to respond decisively.

Airlines Suspend Flights as Security Concerns Grow

The worsening security situation has prompted several airlines to suspend flights serving Saudi airports. Some foreign embassies, including India's, have also cautioned citizens about the risks associated with using the affected airports following repeated warnings from the Houthis about attacks involving Saudi airspace.

The latest strike in Riyadh came shortly after the Houthis reported that Sanaa's airport, located in Yemen's rebel-held capital, had been struck again. The Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV channel subsequently reported further strikes on Sanaa and blamed Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities have not commented on the reported attacks.

Yemen Conflict Raises Fears of Wider Regional War

Saudi Arabia has spent billions of dollars on its military and has long supported Yemen's internationally recognised government in its conflict with the Houthis. However, the repeated attacks on Saudi infrastructure have raised questions about the kingdom's ability to protect key civilian and transport facilities.

The escalation could also draw greater US military involvement into the conflict. US President Donald Trump has said he is weighing the possibility of joining the fight against the Houthis.

The conflict has implications beyond Saudi Arabia and Yemen, with potential consequences for global oil supplies, energy prices and commercial shipping. The security of alternative maritime routes has become particularly important amid tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global energy shipments.

With airports facing repeated threats and airlines reconsidering operations, the latest attacks have intensified concerns about civilian safety and the potential for the conflict to spread further across the Middle East.

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