Plane damaged at Riyadh airport as Houthis escalate attacks: Reuters
Saudi officials said intercepted missiles damaged a kindergarten and a medical complex as airlines warned of wider flight disruptions across the kingdom.
- On Thursday, Houthi rebels targeted Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport for the third time, severely damaging at least one plane and forcing a halt to all airport flights.
- The Houthis had warned global airlines "for the last time" regarding operations in Saudi airspace, which they called a theatre for military operations. This assault follows eight months of unprecedented attacks across the region.
- Witnesses reported cracks and holes in a Saudia plane, while earlier coalition interceptions caused "interception debris" to damage a kindergarten and medical complex. At least one plane reportedly suffered catastrophic damage.
- The United States urged its citizens in Saudi Arabia to "exercise heightened vigilance," while government employees now require "special authorisation" to use the airport. Authorities warned of potential widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures.
- Smartraveller advised Australians to reconsider travel overall and issued a "do not travel" warning to areas within 30km of the Yemen border due to ongoing conflict. Officials urged citizens to "remain vigilant, prioritise your safety, monitor events and follow local advice.
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Plane damaged at Riyadh airport as Houthis escalate attacks, sources say
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis escalated their campaign of strikes against Saudi Arabia on Thursday, trying to shut down the kingdom's airspace and oil facilities with missile fire that has killed three people this week and left a plane badly damaged.
Riyadh Airport Attacked By Houthis For Second Time
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The Yemeni rebels claimed three strikes at the Saudi capital airport on Thursday, an episode of unprecedented violence in eight months of war.
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