Saudi Arabia has suspended all flights to and from Riyadh's main international airport until next Saturday following another round of Houthi missile attacks that killed one person and caused additional damage to the facility, according to the country's military.
The suspension comes after a previous Houthi strike on Saturday that killed 13 people and injured more than 300, according to Saudi state TV. Footage broadcast by state television showed passengers trapped in smoke and falling masonry inside the airport terminal as a missile struck during boarding operations.
Airlines including Gulf Air and Bahrain Air had already announced cancellations through next Saturday before the latest government suspension order. The Houthis fired additional missiles at Saudi Arabian cities on Monday, Saudi Arabia's military spokesperson said.
Saudi Arabia's energy minister stated that "fear has no place in the Saudi lexicon" in response to the attacks. The paramilitary group has repeatedly breached Saudi Arabia's air defences, which observers describe as stretched.
The attacks represent an escalation in Houthi operations against Saudi infrastructure. The Yemen-based group has targeted airports as part of a broader campaign against the Gulf nation, with missiles repeatedly penetrating Saudi air defences despite the country's stated defensive capabilities.
The flight suspensions will further disrupt travel and commerce in the region. No details were provided about the full extent of damage from Monday's attacks or the specific locations of impact.