Airlines halt Riyadh flights after missile attack damages Saudia Airbus A320
A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport left a Saudia Airbus A320 badly damaged by fire, prompting several international airlines to suspend flights to Riyadh.
A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, October 8, left a Saudia Airbus A320 badly damaged by fire, according to an account of the incident. The Houthi group claimed responsibility for targeting the airport with a ballistic missile. Saudi authorities have not confirmed that the projectile directly struck the aircraft.
Several international airlines have halted operations to the Saudi capital amid security concerns.
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- simpleflying.comAirlines Suspend Flights To Riyadh After Terrorist Attack Destroys Saudia Airbus A320