Yemen’s Houthi armed group launched separate attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of three civilians and injuring 36 others. All three victims are foreign nationals, including two women.

According to Al Jazeera, the attacks targeted Abha International Airport and the capital's King Khalid International Airport on Tuesday, October 6, and Wednesday, October 7.

The strike on Abha Airport killed two women from Morocco and Algeria, while the attack on the Riyadh airport claimed the life of a Sudanese national.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia confirmed the casualties in a statement. GACA reported that the Abha airport attack killed the two North African women and injured 28 others.

Meanwhile, the strike at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in one Sudanese fatality and eight injuries, including five Saudi citizens.

GACA stated that it is working in "full coordination and regular communication" with relevant security authorities to assess the damage and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.

Major General Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition, announced that air defense systems destroyed a ballistic missile north of Riyadh. Additionally, coalition forces destroyed a missile launch platform in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a that was used in the attacks targeting the Saudi capital.

Earlier this week, new cage-like security fencing was installed around fuel tanks and other equipment belonging to the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco near the Riyadh airport. On September 18, the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting and destroying a suspected Houthi ballistic missile fired from Yemen toward the Riyadh airport.

A day later, on September 19, at least one explosion was heard near the Riyadh airport, followed by thick black smoke billowing into the sky around the fuel storage area of King Khalid International Airport.

Meanwhile, fighting has intensified between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and the Iran-aligned Houthi forces. The Houthis currently control vast areas of the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

The internationally recognized Yemeni government reported that Houthi forces targeted Aden airport with ballistic missiles and drone strikes early Wednesday morning, though no casualties were reported.

In light of the ongoing security situation, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has issued a renewed security alert for American citizens in Saudi Arabia, urging all U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution.