A Saudia Airlines aircraft was struck and caught fire while parked at a terminal at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Thursday, during a fresh wave of Houthi missile attacks on the kingdom. Images shared on social media showed severe damage and aircraft debris scattered at the scene.
Shrapnel strike leaves aircraft heavily damaged
Three people briefed on the incident told Reuters that shrapnel from an interception or another projectile had hit the commercial aircraft, leaving it heavily damaged. The plane was parked at the terminal when it was struck.
No passengers were believed to have been on board at the time, although the sources could not rule out injuries linked to the incident. The attack marks an escalation in the ongoing conflict, with the Houthi group claiming responsibility for the strike.
Footage confirms strike on stationary aircraft
Footage posted by Clash Report on X confirmed that a Houthi strike hit a stationary aircraft at Riyadh Airport. The video showed the aftermath of the attack, with the aircraft visibly damaged by the missile strike.
The incident is part of a series of attacks on Saudi Arabia, as regional tensions continue to rise. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
