Houthi militia targets Abha Airport in Saudi Arabia

Wednesday, 12 June 2019 16:48

Yemen’s Houthi militia has targeted an airport in Saudi Arabia, injuring 26 people.

According to national news agency WAM, the Saudi-led Arab Coalition said a projectile fired by the rebels hit the arrivals hall of Abha International Airport at 02:21 am on Wednesday.

Passengers of different nationalities were injured in the attack, and there was also some damage to the airport lounge.

Eight people with moderate injuries were transferred to a hospital, while 18 others were treated at the site.

Saudi security forces are working to determine the type of weapon used in the attack.

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