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Houthis destroy passenger jet at Riyadh airport
Original: riyadh airport news
Houthi forces have struck a passenger aircraft at Riyadh airport, according to reporting by The Telegraph, with the attack destroying the plane on the ground. The incident marks a significant escalation in the conflict, as it damaged civilian aviation infrastructure in the Saudi capital. Details on casualties or flight disruptions have not been confirmed.
Why now: A direct strike on a civilian aircraft at the Saudi capital's main airport is a major escalation of the Houthi conflict and a developing news story.
HouthisRiyadhSaudi ArabiaThe Telegraph
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- Airlines suspend flights to Saudi capital after Houthis claim attack on airport · Sky News
- Houthis destroy passenger jet at Riyadh airport · The Telegraph
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