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Saudi Arabia’s Dammam Airport Attacked Amid Houthi Strikes

Dammam:Saudi Arabia King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was attacked, as claimed by Yemen's Houthi group, which also reported strikes on two Saudi airports and major oil facilities.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that damage assessments and safety inspections were being conducted at the Dammam airport in collaboration with relevant authorities. The agency did not disclose details regarding casualties or the extent of the damage, noting the incident occurred amidst ongoing attacks on civilian aviation facilities in the country.

The Saudi-led coalition stated via the US social media platform X that air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Eastern Province. Earlier, GACA noted another attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in injuries, though no specifics were provided.

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attack on King Fahd International Airport, asserting it hit its target and disrupted air traffic. Saree also claimed attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Aramco's Shedgum gas plant, and its Tanajib oil facility in the Eastern Province, stating these operations were in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on Yemen and warning of further attacks.