Dubai (The COW News Digital) Two international airports in Saudi Arabia were targeted in separate missile and drone attacks on Monday evening, leaving three people injured and causing minor damage to airport facilities, according to Saudi authorities.
The attacks targeted King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport as fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement intensified.
Saudi civil aviation authorities said assessments were underway to determine the extent of the damage at both airports. Officials also initiated precautionary measures aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers, airport employees and other personnel following the attacks.
The incidents occurred amid a renewed escalation in fighting between Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and the Houthis. According to reports, forces supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government have launched a major military operation aimed at regaining territory held by the Houthi movement.
The military campaign followed weeks of advances by Houthi forces in parts of Yemen. Saudi Arabia has continued to support Yemeni government forces and has reportedly increased its air operations as fighting has intensified.
In response, the Houthis have stepped up missile and drone attacks against Saudi targets. In addition to airports, previous attempts have focused on strategic facilities, including oil installations and military positions.
The latest attacks have increased security concerns around Saudi Arabia’s southern border and raised fresh questions about the potential impact of the renewed conflict on civilian infrastructure and regional air travel.
Saudi aviation authorities said security procedures at the affected airports were being reviewed and strengthened. Officials are assessing the situation while taking measures to protect passengers and airport staff.
The extent of any disruption to flight operations was not immediately clear from the information available. Authorities are expected to provide further updates as damage assessments and security reviews continue.
The attacks come against the backdrop of the long-running conflict in Yemen, where the Houthi movement has controlled significant areas and has repeatedly engaged in hostilities with Saudi Arabia and forces backed by Riyadh.
The latest escalation also highlights the wider regional security implications of the Yemen conflict. Missile and drone attacks targeting infrastructure outside Yemen have previously raised concerns about civilian safety, aviation security and the protection of critical facilities.
Saudi authorities have not, according to the information provided, announced details about the identities of those injured or specified the precise nature of the damage caused at the two airports.
Officials continue to monitor developments and assess security conditions at both locations. Further information is expected as authorities complete their assessment of the incidents and determine whether additional security measures are required.
The attacks mark another escalation in the confrontation involving Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, with developments being closely watched across the Gulf and wider Middle East.
