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Saudi minister vows response to Houthi attacks on airports

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Empty airport terminal at dusk with a dark departure board.

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The short version

  • Houthi forces hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility.
  • The attacks killed 13 people, according to the BBC.
  • A Saudi minister vows a 'serious response'.

What happened

The BBC reports that the Houthi armed group hit Riyadh’s international airport and another facility. The attacks killed 13 people. A Saudi minister vowed a ‘serious response’.

Why it might matter

The report describes a significant escalation. Further attacks or a military response could affect air travel in the region.

What we don’t know yet

The feed summary does not say who was killed, what the response will be, or when it will happen. It does not describe the second facility.