Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh airport closure after Houthi attacks
The Saudi Civil Aviation Administration on Monday extended the suspension of work at the international airport in Riyadh following attacks by Yemeni Houthis.
Consensus
- The authorities of Saudi Arabia extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
- The suspension was due to recent attacks by Houthi forces from Yemen.
- The aviation authority cited the need to complete safety checks and ensure readiness for operation.
- The attacks occurred on Saturday and Sunday, resulting in at least 13 deaths and hundreds injured.
Points of divergence
- The attacks were carried out by Houthi forces on Saturday and Sunday. — interfax
- The Abha International Airport suspended operations for approximately three hours. — vedomosti
- Houthi forces claimed to have attacked multiple targets in Saudi Arabia, including Abha Airport, King Khalid International Airport, a Saudi Aramco refinery in Rabigh, and military sites. — vedomosti
- Houthi forces used ballistic missiles and drones in their attacks. — vedomosti
- The aviation authority emphasized the need to complete safety procedures before resuming operations. — interfax
Coverage (6 sources)
- On Monday, Saudi authorities extended the suspension of work at the international airport of Riyadh after a series of attacks from... — BBC News Русская служба
- Saudi authorities extend Riyadh airport suspension after recent attacks, aviation ministry reports — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Capital airport in Saudi Arabia will not operate due to Houthi strikes — Интерфакс
- Saudi Arabia suspended work at Riyadh airport — Коммерсантъ
- International Airport Abha in Saudi Arabia suspended its work, approximately for three hours, reported TASS and... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Airport 'Abha' in Saudi Arabia suspended operations — Ведомости
Key entities
- Saudi Arabia
- Riyadh
- TASS
- Middle East
- Abkhazia
- Moscow
- INTERFAX.RU
- International Airport
- Yahya Sari
- Abha
- Civil Aviation Administration
- Khaleeda
- Aerodrome
- International Airport Abkhazia
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