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Is attacking airports legal?
Under international humanitarian law, also known as the laws of armed conflict, directly targeting civilian objects like airports is prohibited. Such actions can constitute war crimes. While military targets within an airport might be legitimate, striking a passenger hall, as reported in Riyadh, is a serious breach of these rules.
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