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Riyadh Airport Alert: Smoke Seen on Stationary Aircraft
8 Oct
Summary
- Smoke was observed rising from a stationary aircraft at Riyadh airport.
- Riyadh airport experienced closures, with flights halted for over 90 minutes.
- Houthi military warned workers at Saudi oil facilities and renewed airport threats.
Smoke was reported rising from a stationary aircraft at Riyadh's airport, according to news agency Reuters citing witnesses. The incident led to the temporary closure of Riyadh airport, with flight tracking services indicating a halt in arrivals and departures for more than 90 minutes. As of the report, Saudi authorities had not provided official confirmation regarding the smoke or any potential attack.
Meanwhile, a Houthi military spokesperson issued a statement renewing warnings to airlines and airports. The spokesperson also specifically cautioned workers at Saudi oil facilities to stay away from sites identified as potential targets by the group. These warnings come amid unconfirmed reports suggesting a possible Houthi strike on the airport.
