UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg condemned continuing attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and said the latest strike hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10. His October 11 statement cited Saudi authorities reporting 12 deaths and more than 300 injuries.
Grundberg described the attack as a grave escalation that threatens regional security and complicates peace efforts for Yemen. He called on Ansar Allah, the formal name of the Houthi movement, to stop the attacks and urged respect for international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians and civilian objects.
The Associated Press reported Sunday that Saudi Arabia extended the airport closure and moved schools in Riyadh online. AP and Reuters both reported that the Houthis had not immediately claimed responsibility for the specific October 10 attack, though the group has acknowledged earlier attacks and warned airlines and travelers away from Saudi airports and airspace.
The developing conflict affects civilian safety, commercial aviation, regional diplomacy, and energy routes. Casualty totals and operational conditions may change as authorities release further information.