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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was evacuated after a loud blast was heard, according to reports. Saudi authorities had not commented, and the airport advised passengers to check with their airlines.
Ambulances were seen rushing to King Khalid International Airport.
The Houthis claimed they struck Riyadh airport with a ballistic missile. A commercial plane was reportedly damaged and caught fire, while Lufthansa and Air India suspended flights to Riyadh.
Cancellations from Riyadh airport by 1500 GMT on Thursday
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted three Houthi ballistic missiles: two heading toward Riyadh and one toward Khamis Mushait. Debris damaged a kindergarten and clinic in Riyadh; earlier reports said three civilians were killed and 36 injured in attacks on Saudi airports, while diplomats and schools took safety measures.
AllegedSaudi forces said they intercepted missiles fired at Riyadh.
Saudi authorities said attacks on airports in Riyadh and Abha killed three people and wounded 36. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed 82 military targets in retaliatory strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen.
People killed in attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport
The Houthis said they attacked an Aramco facility near Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones, while smoke and fire were seen near the site. Saudi authorities and Aramco had not confirmed it; the coalition called the claims misleading and said it conducted 97 operations against Houthi reinforcements.
AllegedThe Saudi-led coalition said it carried out 97 operations against Houthi reinforcements on the Tor al-Baha front and the Taiz axis.