Saudi Arabia reopens main airport after Houthi attacks
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 08:02 · Archive
Saudi Arabia has reopened King Khalid International Airport for international flights after Houthi strikes forced closure.
Saudi Arabia reopened King Khalid International Airport for international flights on Sunday, more than two weeks after Houthi rebel strikes forced its closure. The airport's two main terminals were back in operation after the facility had been largely shut down following attacks in early October.
In early October, Houthi strikes hit a complex housing two other terminals at the airport, killing 17 people and wounding over 330. Last week, the Riyadh airport had opened to limited domestic flights only. The reopening came as the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen continued firing drones and missiles at the Saudi capital.
On Sunday morning, Saudi military spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki said the kingdom's air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile and a drone fired by the Houthis early that day. The attacks represent the latest in an ongoing campaign by the rebel group against Saudi Arabia.
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- Saudi Arabia reopens airport as attacks by Houthi rebels persist, and other Mideast newsSaudi Arabia has reopened its main airport for international flights after Houthi rebel strikes knocked it out of service.Clickorlando · 25 Oct, 07:30
- Saudi Arabia reopens airport as attacks by Houthi rebels persist, and other Mideast newsSaudi Arabia has reopened its main airport for international flights after Houthi rebel strikes knocked it out of service.News4Jax · 25 Oct, 07:30
In this story: Saudi Arabia · Houthis · Yemen · King Khalid International Airport · Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki
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