DOHA, October 9. /TASS/. A pilot for the Saudi state-owned airline Saudia was killed in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Al Ekhbariya TV channel reported, citing the airline’s statement.

"The incident that occurred at King Khalid International Airport resulted in the death of one of our employees. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased Captain Hamoud Ali al-Kalthami," the statement said.

The airline confirmed that one of its aircraft sustained damage while parked on the tarmac as a result of the attack on October 8. There were no passengers on board at the time of the strike. According to the statement, airport operations resumed on October 8 at 6:00 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. GMT). According to Reuters, the aircraft caught fire after being struck by a projectile or shrapnel while parked near the terminal, sustaining serious damage. On October 8, Yemen’s Ansar Allah rebel group (Houthis) military spokesman Yahya Saria stated that the movement had hit the Riyadh airport with missiles twice.