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US Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Airport


Sun 10 Oct 2021 | 09:39 PM
NaDa Mustafa

US condemned on Wednesday the attack launched by the Houthi militia on King Abdullah Airport in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, describing it as an "outrageous attack."

 

"We condemn the outrageous attack by Houthi forces on King Abdullah Airport in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Our thoughts are with the 10 wounded civilians, who were doing no more than seeking to travel or make a living," Ned Price, U.S. Department of State spokesman tweeted

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On Friday, ten people were injured, as an explosive-laden drone hit King Abdullah airport in the Saudi southern city of Jazan, the Arab Coalition said in a statement.

 

The statement added that Six Saudis, three Bangladeshi Nationals, and one Sudanese were injured.

 

There was also material damage to the airport and shattered windows due to the attack.