Today: 26 July 2025
22 February 2022
1 min read

Houthi drone attack on Saudi airport injures 16

At least 16 people were injured in a drone attack carried out by Yemen’s Houthi militia targeting Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Airport in the border city of Jazan, the Riyadh-led coalition said…reports Asian Lite News

The intercepted drone caused the injuries, including three critical cases among travellers, according to a tweet by the state-run Saudi Press Agency.

The coalition vowed to launch a vast military operation to deter the hostility of the Houthi militia, reports Xinhua news agency.

On February 10, 12 civilians of different nationalities were injured in a similar attack that targeted Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport.

The Houthi militia has launched multiple drone and missile attacks against Saudi border areas and other places in retaliation for the kingdom’s intensified airstrikes on its facilities in Yemen.

ALSO READ: Houthis fire explosive-laden drone at Yemeni school

The coalition said most of the attacks had been foiled before reaching their targets.

Yemen has been mired in a civil war since late 2014 when the Houthi militia seized control of several northern provinces and forced the internationally-recognised government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi out of the capital Sanaa.

Previous Story

India calls for restraint over Ukraine issue

Next Story

Hasina accuses BNP-war criminal alliance of distorting history

Latest from Arab News

Hamas Reiterates Peace Effort After U.S. Jab

Hamas Reaffirms Commitment to Ceasefire Talks After U.S. Criticism…reports Asian Lite News Hamas on Friday reiterated its commitment to the ongoing ceasefire negotiations, responding to remarks by U.S. Special Envoy to the

Riyadh welcomes Paris pivot to Palestine

Move stirs global response as Macron breaks G7 ranks; Israel and US condemn recognition bid amid Gaza war…reports Asian Lite News Saudi Arabia has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to officially

‘UN-OIC unity key to peace push’

Khaled Khiari, particularly highlighted the convergence of UN and OIC efforts in the Middle East, especially in seeking a just, comprehensive resolution to the Palestine question…reports Asian Lite News The United Nations

UAE talks big at global SDG meet

The forum provided a platform for the UAE to highlight its pioneering role in accelerating progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals..reports Asian Lite News The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its global

Saudi, Syria seal $6.4b investment deal

Saudi Arabia’s $6.4 billion investment blitz in Syria signals a bold regional shift, backing reconstruction, trade, and diplomacy in a country long isolated by conflict….reports Asian Lite News Saudi Arabia has signed
Go toTop

Don't Miss

UAE, Turkey accelerating trade cooperation

Sheikh Abdullah affirmed the UAE’s keenness to advance cooperation with

Syrian President meets UAE Rulers

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed stressed that Syria is a fundamental