The Republic of Singapore has officially condemned the recent missile strikes by Yemen's Houthi movement targeting civilian infrastructure at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The attacks resulted in casualties, including at least three deaths and injuries, with damage to aircraft fuselages reported by witnesses. The Singaporean government emphasized that such acts are unacceptable and cannot be justified, urging the need for regional stability and peaceful resolution of the ongoing Yemen conflict.
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the strikes, which are part of their escalation against Saudi support to the Yemeni government amid the ongoing civil war. Saudi authorities successfully intercepted several missiles before they could reach critical targets, but debris from the intercepts caused damage in civilian areas. The situation has heightened tensions in the Middle East, with Saudi officials reaffirming their stance on pursuing military and diplomatic measures to defend national security.
International observers note that the recent escalation underscores the fragile state of regional stability. Saudi Arabia has declared that ceasefire talks are unlikely until the Houthis retreat from territories recently captured. The global community continues to urge for de-escalation and diplomatic efforts to end hostilities, with Singapore reaffirming its position against violence targeting civilians and infrastructure.
