Over the weekend, Riyadh’s international airport was struck twice in consecutive days, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict involving the Houthi movement in Yemen and the Saudi-led coalition. The first incident, occurring over the weekend, resulted in 12 to 13 deaths, according to varying reports from international outlets. The second attack, which took place on Sunday, involved what the Saudi-led coalition described as an "unidentified projectile" that ignited a fire at the facility.

The Houthi group has publicly claimed responsibility for the broader campaign, stating they targeted multiple airports and oil facilities. In the lead-up to these events, the group issued warnings to international airlines and travelers, advising them to avoid Saudi airports due to the risk of further strikes. While the BBC reports that the weekend attacks resulted in 13 deaths, France24 cites a figure of 12 fatalities. The Saudi-led coalition has characterized the Sunday incident as an "unidentified projectile," whereas the BBC attributes the violence directly to Houthi-led operations. The situation remains tense as regional authorities assess the damage and the security implications for civilian air travel in the region.