Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport as airlines suspend flights to Saudi capital
Saudi Arabia has not commented on claims, but confirmed three killed in airport strikes earlier this week Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis say they have struck…
The Guardian reports: Saudi Arabia has not commented on claims, but confirmed three killed in airport strikes earlier this week Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis say they have struck Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport with a ballistic missile, badly damaging a plane and leading some airlines to suspend flights to the capital.
The group provided no evidence, and Saudi Arabia did not immediately comment on the claim.
The story is also being covered by Sky News. Sky News adds: Explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia's capital, including a large blast at Riyadh's international airport, where flights were subsequently halted.
This travel story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis and Riyadh.
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- Saudi Arabia · Middle East
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- The Guardian and Sky News
- First reported
- Key names
- Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, Riyadh, Houthis
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- Travel
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- The GuardianHouthis claim attack on Riyadh airport as airlines suspend flights to Saudi capital
- Sky NewsFlights to Saudi capital suspended after Houthis 'attack on airport'
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