Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport was reportedly hit by an unidentified projectile on Sunday, sparking a fire at a passenger terminal. The incident marks the second attack on the airport within 24 hours, raising fresh concerns over aviation safety amid escalating regional tensions.
According to the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen, the projectile struck a passenger terminal within the airport complex. The affected area is located near Terminals 3 and 4, which handle domestic flights.
The latest incident comes less than a day after a Houthi missile attack on Saturday reportedly killed 12 people and injured more than 300. The victims included Bangladeshi nationals, according to the information provided in initial reports.
The airport was expected to remain closed until at least 9 pm local time on Sunday, the Associated Press reported. The closure could disrupt flight operations and affect passengers travelling through the Saudi capital.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether anyone was killed or injured in Sunday's incident. Details about the projectile, the extent of the damage and responsibility for the latest attack also remain unclear.
The repeated incidents have heightened concerns about security at a major international travel hub. Further updates are awaited as authorities assess the damage and investigate the circumstances surrounding the strike.
