Flights to and from Riyadh were suspended after explosions were reported in the Saudi capital, including a large blast at the international airport, which the Houthis claimed to have attacked, according to Sky News.
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Key facts
- Explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, according to Sky News.
- A large blast was reported at Riyadh's international airport, Sky News said.
- Flights to and from Riyadh were subsequently halted.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for an attack on the airport, according to Sky News.
Flights to and from Riyadh have been suspended after explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia’s capital, according to Sky News.
The outlet reported that a large blast was heard at Riyadh’s international airport, after which flights were halted.
The Houthis claimed an attack on the airport, Sky News said. The duration of the flight suspension was not specified.
This is a developing situation. The scale of the incident, any casualties, and the response of Saudi authorities were not detailed in the initial report.
Why it matters
A suspension of flights at Riyadh's international airport can disrupt air travel in the region, and an attack claimed by the Houthis on the Saudi capital raises questions about security in an ongoing regional conflict.
Frequently asked questions
Why were flights to Riyadh suspended?
According to Sky News, flights were halted after explosions were heard in the Saudi capital, including a large blast at Riyadh's international airport.
Who claimed responsibility for the attack?
The Houthis claimed an attack on the airport, according to Sky News.
How long will flights be suspended?
The source did not specify how long the suspension of flights would last.
Timeline
- Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport as airlines suspend flights to Saudi capital
The Guardian World: Saudi Arabia has not commented on claims, but confirmed three killed in airport strikes earlier this week Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis say they have struck Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport with a ballistic missile, badly damaging a plane and leading some airlines to suspend flights
- Flights to Saudi capital suspended after Houthis 'attack on airport'
Sky News: Explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia's capital, including a large blast at Riyadh's international airport, where flights were subsequently halted.