Riyadh airport issues travel alert as Houthis claim fresh attack
Al-Monitor's headline. Reported by Al-Monitor, The Jerusalem Post, Middle East Eye.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Al-Monitor, Riyadh airport issued a travel alert as Houthis claimed a fresh attack, and hundreds of flights to and from the Saudi capital were canceled or delayed on Thursday. The Jerusalem Post reported that US and European groups issued travel advisories, and that EASA recommended airlines not operate within additional portions of Saudi airspace. Middle East Eye reported that the Houthis claimed responsibility for a deadly missile attack on King Khalid Airport, which it said killed 12 people and wounded about 300. The sources differ on the day of the attack: Middle East Eye refers to Saturday, while Al-Monitor refers to Thursday for flight disruptions. The reports are developing and no further official details are given in the excerpts.
Key points
- Al-Monitor reported that hundreds of flights to and from Riyadh were canceled or delayed on Thursday.
- The Jerusalem Post reported that EASA recommended airlines not operate within additional portions of Saudi airspace.
- Middle East Eye reported that the Houthis claimed a missile attack on King Khalid Airport killed 12 people.
- Middle East Eye reported that about 300 people were wounded, some critically, according to the Houthis' claim.
- Middle East Eye reported that military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group launched several operations.
What we know
- Riyadh airport issued a travel alert, according to Al-Monitor.
- Hundreds of flights to and from Riyadh were canceled or delayed on Thursday, according to Al-Monitor.
- US and European groups issued travel advisories, according to The Jerusalem Post.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, according to Middle East Eye.
Sources differ: Middle East Eye refers to the attack as occurring on Saturday, while Al-Monitor reports flight cancellations on Thursday.
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Riyadh airport issues travel alert as Houthis claim fresh attack. According to Al-Monitor, Riyadh airport issued a travel alert as Houthis claimed a fresh attack, and hundreds of flights to and from the Saudi capital were canceled or delayed on Thursday. The Jerusalem Post reported that US and European groups issued travel advisories, and that EASA recommended airlines not operate within additional portions of Saudi airspace. Middle East Eye reported that the Houthis claimed responsibility for a deadly missile attack on King Khalid Airport, which it said killed 12 people and wounded about 300. The sources differ on the day of the attack: Middle East Eye refers to Saturday, while Al-Monitor refers to Thursday for flight disruptions. The reports are developing and no further official details are given in the excerpts. Covered by 3 publications. Al-Monitor: Riyadh airport issues travel alert as Houthis claim fresh attack. The Jerusalem Post: US, European groups issue travel advisories after Houthis attack Riyadh airport. Middle East Eye: Houthis claim responsibility for deadly Riyadh airport attack.
Who is covering it
- Al-Monitor United States Riyadh airport issues travel alert as Houthis claim fresh attack Hundreds of flights to and from the Saudi capital were canceled or delayed on Thursday, with passengers being urged to check with airlines before heading to the airport. 8 Oct · Tier 3
- The Jerusalem Post Israel US, European groups issue travel advisories after Houthis attack Riyadh airport Also on Friday, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency EASA recommended airlines not to operate within additional portions of Saudi airspace after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Riyadh. 9 Oct · Tier 3
- Middle East Eye United Kingdom Houthis claim responsibility for deadly Riyadh airport attack Houthis claim responsibility for deadly Riyadh airport attack Yemen’s Houthis say they carried out Saturday’s missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport, which killed 12 people and wounded about 300, some critically. Military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group launched several operations again 11 Oct · Tier 3
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