Passenger terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed at least 12: news

Riyadh Airport Passenger Terminal Hit Again Following Deadly Missile Strike

A passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh has been struck by an incoming projectile for the second consecutive day, coming immediately after a devastating missile strike that left at least 12 people dead and more than 300 injured.

Consecutive Attacks on King Khalid International Airport

The latest strike hit Terminal 4 at the capital’s primary international hub, sparking a localized fire and causing further structural damage. Saudi air defense systems concurrently intercepted and destroyed an approaching cruise missile in the vicinity of the airport grounds.

The incident follows Saturday’s deadly attack on the civilian terminal, which marked one of the deadliest strikes against Saudi civil aviation infrastructure. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed that Saturday’s blast claimed 12 lives and wounded over 300 individuals, with several victims sustaining critical injuries.

Aviation Disruptions and Regional Security Fallout

• Flight Cancellations and Airport Closures: Operations at King Khalid International Airport were halted as emergency crews assessed damage and secured passenger areas. International and regional carriersincluding Saudia, flydubai, Air India, Lufthansa Group, Kuwait Airways, and Qatar Airwaysdiverted or cancelled hundreds of flights into Riyadh.

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• Perpetrator Warnings: The surge in strikes follows military escalations involving Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which had recently cautioned international airlines against operating in Saudi airspace and using regional commercial airports.

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• Infrastructure Safety: The coalition noted that King Khalid International Airport is a strictly civilian facility with no military operations, heightening international scrutiny over targeted strikes against commercial transport corridors.

Saudi authorities and aviation regulators continue to monitor the airfield and airspace perimeter as emergency repair work proceeds under enhanced defensive security.