Saudi confirms no passengers on Houthi-hit plane at Riyadh airport

Saudi Airlines confirmed that no passengers were aboard the aircraft targeted in yesterday's attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The airline also reported the death of its pilot, Captain Hamoud Ali Al Kalthami. The attack occurred in two phases, first targeting airport infrastructure and then a parked Saudia plane. Three Saudi citizens were killed, and numerous Saudis and foreigners were injured and hospitalized. Physical damage was reported to both the airport and aircraft. The General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed the casualties. Saudia expressed profound sorrow and respect over the pilot's death, while authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage from the incident.