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
TL;DR
- Houthi rebels claim to have launched a ballistic missile at Riyadh airport.
- A Saudia Airlines commercial plane was reportedly heavily damaged by shrapnel after the incident.
- Several airlines suspended flights to Riyadh, and many departures were cancelled.
- Witnesses reported hearing explosions and seeing smoke and fire at the airport.
- This strike follows previous attacks on Saudi airports, where three people were reported killed.
- The Houthis are escalating strikes against Saudi Arabia, warning workers to stay away from energy plants.
- Debris from an intercepted missile reportedly hit a kindergarten and medical complex in Riyadh.