Riyadh:UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg has condemned the recent attacks by the Houthis on airports and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia, highlighting their impact on regional security and peace efforts in Yemen.

According to Qatar News Agency, Grundberg emphasized the severity of these attacks, particularly the one on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, which followed earlier assaults on the Riyadh and Abha airports. These incidents resulted in civilian casualties and injuries.

Grundberg stated that such attacks pose a significant threat to regional security, perpetuate violence, and obstruct the peace process in Yemen. He urged the Houthis to cease their attacks and comply with international humanitarian law, which prohibits targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation reported that the attack on King Khalid International Airport led to the death of 12 individuals and injuries to 309 others.