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Saudi Airport Attack Injures Several
Saudi airport blast injures multiple people as Houthi strikes escalate.
In brief
Saudi airport blast injures multiple people as Houthi strikes escalate. Houthi rebels attacked Riyadh airport, injuring several people and damaging planes, prompting airline cancellations and embassy warnings. Originally reported by Dw.
Riyadh Airport Attack
A number of people were injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday.
“ER doctors are being called to hospitals across Riyadh”
Injured and Emergency Response
ER doctors are being called to hospitals across Riyadh as a serious emergency situation unfolds.
“We were told we are dealing with a 'serious emergency situation'”
Airline Cancellations
Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways canceled multiple flights between their hubs and Riyadh, with some cancellations extending into Monday.
Embassy Warnings
Several Western embassies in Riyadh urged citizens to avoid the airport amid security threats.
The takeaway
Houthi rebels attacked Riyadh airport, injuring several people and damaging planes, prompting airline cancellations and embassy warnings.
