Three people were killed and 36 other injured following an attack that was conducted on two international airports in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement issued by General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom. Two airports under attack are King Khalid International Airport located in Riyadh and Abha International Airport, which took place on October 6 and 7.

In Abha International Airport, located in the southwestern part of the country, two female civilians (one Moroccan and one Algerian) were killed while 28 people sustained various injuries (minor to serious). Those who have suffered injuries have been moved to hospitals for necessary treatment.

Another attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh left one civilian dead (a Sudanese) and eight other people (including Egyptians, Pakistanis, and Saudis) injured. Those who suffered injuries include Saudi civilians as well as foreign residents. There were also some damages made to the airport facility in these attacks.

The Yemeni Houthis claimed responsibility for the attacks. Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for Houthi, stated that their organization had used missiles and drones to conduct attacks against King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport.

The attacks come amid increased hostilities between the Houthis and the groups backing the internationally recognized government of Yemen. Saudi Arabia has been backing the Yemeni government against the Houthis for several years, and the recent attacks serve to escalate the existing tensions.

In addition, there are concerns about civilian aviation safety in the region, since the previous attacks were carried out at other airports, as well as because of an attack involving projectiles launched near Aden International Airport in Yemen.

The recent attacks will definitely raise regional concerns about the safety of air travel in the region amid the new outbreak of the conflict.