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After two weeks of closure, flights resume at Riyadh airport

After two weeks of closure due to the Houthi attacks, the airport partially reopens despite new explosions in the city.

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Flights have partially resumed at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh after two weeks of stoppage due to attacks.
The reopening coincides with new explosions in the city and threats from the Houthis, who consider the airport a military target.

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Riyadh airport had been closed for two weeks due to deadly attacks. A recent raid caused 13 deaths and over 300 injuries.

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Flights resumed at Riyadh's international airport today, following a series of deadly attacks that forced the facility to close for two weeks. The King Khalid International Airport website listed several flights, both domestic and international, for today, including arrivals from Dubai, Paris and Cairo.

The resumption of airport activities coincided with some explosions that shook Riyadh in the early hours of today, shortly after a message was sent to residents warning of a hostile threat directed against the city. Interviewed by the AFP agency, Saudi officials did not provide further details on the extent of the resumption of airport operations. However, the flight monitoring portal Flightradar24 reported the departure of a limited number of aircraft, compared to an overwhelming majority of canceled flights.

The Houthis have launched several waves of attacks against the airport; among these, a raid that occurred this month caused 13 victims and over 300 injuries, making it the deadliest episode in the Kingdom for over a decade. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned that Riyadh airport remains an "unsafe" location and a "military target."

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After two weeks of closure, flights resume at Riyadh airport

After two weeks of closure due to the Houthi attacks, the airport partially reopens despite new explosions in the city.

Quick Look

Flights have partially resumed at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh after two weeks of stoppage due to attacks.
The reopening coincides with new explosions in the city and threats from the Houthis, who consider the airport a military target.

AI-generated summary