Second Houthi strike hits Riyadh airport; 12-13 killed
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King Khalid International Airport was struck again on Sunday and remains closed until 18 October. The Houthis warned airlines to avoid Saudi airports.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was hit by a second projectile on Sunday, causing a fire in a passenger hall and injuries, after Saturday's attack killed 12-13 people and injured over 300, according to Saudi officials and the Saudi-led coalition. [1] [2]
The Houthis claimed responsibility, warning airlines and travellers to avoid Saudi airports except those in Mecca and Medina, and vowed further escalation unless Saudi strikes on Yemen stop. [1] [2]
Delta Air Lines postponed its Atlanta-Riyadh route until March 2026; the FAA advised caution in Saudi airspace until 10 December. [3]
Sources
- Saudi Arabia: Second strike hits Riyadh airport
DW English · · Excerpt
- Saudi capital airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days
BBC World · · Excerpt
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