From euronews · Aleksandar Brezar · · 50s
Houthi strikes kill three at Riyadh airport
Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh airport kill airline captain and two others.
In brief
Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh airport kill airline captain and two others. Houthi missile strikes at Riyadh airport killed three people including an airline captain, forcing diplomatic shelters and flight delays. Originally reported by euronews.
Houthi missile strikes
Houthi forces claimed missile strikes on Riyadh airport killed three people including an airline pilot.
“Three people including an airline pilot were killed in attacks on Riyadh's international airport on Thursday, Saudi Arabia said”
Saudi aviation authority
Saudi civil aviation authority reported three citizens martyred in missile attacks on Riyadh airport.
“The Saudi civil aviation authority said two missile attacks on Thursday on the Saudi capital's airport and a Saudia Airlines aircraft there resulted in the martyrdom of three citizens”
Saudia Airlines confirms
Saudia Airlines confirmed airline captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami died in Riyadh airport incident.
“The national flag carrier on Friday confirmed the death of the plane's captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami in an incident at King Khalid International Airport”
Diplomatic impact
Diplomats sheltered in place after missile strikes forced international schools to take safety measures.
“The missile strikes on Thursday forced diplomats stationed in the Saudi capital to shelter in place and international schools to take safety measures”
Flight disruptions
Riyadh airport delayed or cancelled dozens of flights, advising travelers to contact airlines before trips.
“Numerous flights at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport were delayed or cancelled, while the airport advised travelers of the necessity to contact airlines before their trips”
Civilian damage
Saudi civil defense reported interception debris damaged kindergarten and medical complex in Riyadh.
“The kingdom's civil defence agency also said interception debris had damaged a kindergarten and a medical complex in Riyadh”
The headline
Houthi missile strikes at Riyadh airport killed three people including an airline captain, forcing diplomatic shelters and flight delays.
