A projectile struck Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International airport on Sunday, resulting in one fatality and 11 injuries, the country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced. The deceased was identified as a Pakistani resident, and the injured were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

This latest incident follows a significant Houthi missile attack on Saturday, which killed 12 people and injured over 300, according to the Saudi-led coalition. India’s embassy confirmed one Indian citizen died from injuries sustained in Saturday's attack, increasing that day's death toll to 13.

The strike on Sunday impacted terminals 3 and 4, areas designated for domestic flights. GACA confirmed that damage assessments and safety inspections were initiated following the attack. Eyewitness accounts described a projectile hitting the tarmac near parked aircraft around 8:30 PM local time, causing a fire. Passengers on a taxiing aircraft were disembarked and evacuated.

The Riyadh airport has experienced four attacks in the past five days. Prior to Sunday's incident, Houthi attacks on Thursday had claimed the lives of at least three Saudi citizens, including a pilot. The airport has been closed since Saturday's more severe attack, which marked the deadliest assault in Saudi Arabia since the commencement of the US-Israel war against Iran in late February.

The Houthis have claimed responsibility for some of the recent strikes. These escalating attacks in Yemen raise concerns about broader regional stability and potential involvement of international forces. US President Donald Trump has stated he is considering joining the fight against the Houthis, a move that could have significant implications.

Experts fear that US intervention might lead the Houthis to disrupt shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a vital waterway for oil transport. Such a disruption would further impact global oil supplies and prices, adding to existing pressures on the market.

The ongoing conflict and the targeting of civilian infrastructure like Riyadh's airport underscore the severe humanitarian cost of the war in Yemen. The attacks also highlight the vulnerability of key transportation hubs in the region.

Unresolved questions remain regarding the full extent of Houthi capabilities, the potential for wider international escalation, and the long-term impact on global trade routes. Saudi Arabia continues to seek assistance in defending against these persistent threats.