Saudi-led coalition calls Riyadh airport attack a terrorist act and war crime
The Saudi-led coalition supporting legitimacy in Yemen said on Sunday that the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was a terrorist act amounting to a war crime. The attack killed at least 12 people and wounded hundreds, according to the report. The available material did not identify who carried it out.
Why it matters
King Khalid airport is one of the main air travel gateways in the Saudi capital, so an attack on it could affect security and travel across the region. The coalition's description of the strike as a war crime signals an official stance that may shape how the conflict escalates.
Background
King Khalid International Airport is the main airport serving Riyadh, the Saudi capital. The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says its aim is to support Yemen's internationally recognized government. The material available does not identify who carried out the attack.
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